How did Malinalli, also known as Dona Marina, help Cortes conquer the Aztec people She used her noble birth to help trick a powerful Maya chief into fight against the Aztecs.

She was a high priestess who used her influence among the Aztec holy men against Montezuma.

She helped persuade the Aztec emperor Montezuma to give in to Spanish demands that he give up power.

She served as a translator between Cortez and the Maya, helping persuade them to turn against Montezuma.