Montezuma was taken prisoner by the Spanish and held captive for months while the Spanish ransacked the city of Tenochtitlan. What was the fate of Montezuma?
A He escaped only to be cut down in battle.
B He reasoned with the Spanish and got them to leave the city.
C He died of old age while in the custody of Cortes.
D He was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.
