Comparing Cortes And Pizarro

Cortés was of noble birth, making his military ascent relatively conventional, whereas Pizarro was a commoner whose rapid promotion within the Spanish military was highly unusual.

Cortés used firearms against the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan, whereas Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire without the use of such weapons.

Cortés exploited Aztec polytheism by allowing them to believe he was a deity, whereas Pizarro did not manipulate Incan religious beliefs in the same manner.

Cortés assisted the Spanish military in overthrowing Muslim rule during the Reconquista, whereas Pizarro did not participate in this campaign.