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Which leader was imprisoned by Cortés?

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Answer: Montezuma

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Answer: Montezuma

Explanation: While Aztec emperor, Montezuma had a famous confrontation with Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. He initially welcomed Cortés but, when unable to buy him off, laid a trap in Tenochtitlán. Cortés, however, took Montezuma prisoner, hoping to prevent an Aztec attack.

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