1. Document Project 1: Indian and Spanish Encounters in the Americas, 1520-1555

Quiz for Document 1.7: Hernán Cortés and Malintzin Meet Montezuma at Tenochtitlán, 1519

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What part of the Spanish arrival made such an impact on the Tlaxcalan artist that he made a point to depict it in the mural?

Christianity

Horses

Skin color

Language

2. Why might Cortés have been depicted seated and Montezuma standing?

To emphasize that Montezuma was taller than Cortés.

To make Malintzin appear taller than Montezuma.

To indicate that Cortés was a king on a throne.

To imply that Montezuma was stronger than Cortés.

3. How did the artist represent the Aztecs, particularly in comparison to the Spanish in the image?

Peaceful and bearing offerings

Aggressive and brandishing weapons

Scared and begging for mercy

Richly clothed and wealthy

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