Chapter 1

Quiz for Document 1-5: Council of Huejotzingo, Letter to the King of Spain (1560)

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Question 1

The Council of Huejotzingo’s Letter to King of Spain provides evidence to support which of the following conclusions?A. Despite their assistance during Cortés’s battle against the Aztecs, the Spanish turned against the Huejotzingos and waged a brutal war against them.
B. 40 years after their arrival in Mexico, the Spaniards had conquered the Aztecs, Christianized their subjects, and won their political allegiance.
C. Although they initially viewed the Spaniards with awe and respect, by the middle of the sixteenth century, the Huejotzingos saw them as enemies.
D. Although they quickly embraced Christianity, the Huejotzingos remained loyal to the Aztecs and never accepted Spain’s political authority.

Question 2

In arguing for redress of grievances, the Council of Huejotzingo presents the people of Huejotzingo asA. equal partners with the Spanish monarch.
B. insurgents threatening rebellion.
C. loyal military allies and faithful Catholics.
D. pagans in need of royal guidance.

Question 3

What was the primary grievance over which the council sought redress from the King?A. Cruel punishments
B. Enslavement of men
C. Excessive tribute
D. Religious persecution