Question

1. what is hernan cortes most known for? exploring the south pacific starting the european exploration of america conquering the aztec empire first to circumnavigate the globe 2. what is juan ponce de leon most known for? exploring the south pacific exploring the louisiana territory and the pacific northwest conquering the inca empire exploring florida and searching for the fountain of youth

Explanation:

Hernan Cortes led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire in the 16th - century. Juan Ponce de Leon is known for exploring Florida and searching for the Fountain of Youth.

Answer:

1. C. Conquering the Aztec Empire
2. D. Exploring Florida and searching for the Fountain of Youth