Respuesta :
Of all the given statements, the one which is false in the context of Hernando Cortes is that he was in search of El Dorado. Hence, Option C is correct.
Who is Hernando Cortes?
Hernan Cortes, a Spanish Conquistador, is well known for organizing the voyage that led to the conquest of the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. He has drawn criticism for his cruel treatment of the local populace as well as for destroying Aztec structures and temples.
In 1485, Cortes was born in Medelln, Spain. His mother was Catalina Pizarro Altamirano, and his father was Captain in the Spanish army. He was from a well-known family.
When Cortes was 14 years old, his father sent him to law school, but he wasn't interested and subsequently came back at 16 years old. Cortes sought a portion of the new globe for himself when he learned of Christopher Columbus' findings.
Thus, Option C is correct.
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