Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Viewpoints 16.1: Christian Conversion in New Spain

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1. According to the Mexica leaders, who taught them their religious beliefs and practices?

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Correct: The answer is b. The Mexica leaders presented their religion as an invaluable legacy given to them by their ancestors.
Incorrect: The answer is b. The Mexica leaders presented their religion as an invaluable legacy given to them by their ancestors.

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2. Which of these claims was made by the Mexica leaders?

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Correct: The answer is d. Having lost their power and their wealth, the Mexica leaders vowed never to turn their backs on their gods.
Incorrect: The answer is d. Having lost their power and their wealth, the Mexica leaders vowed never to turn their backs on their gods.

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3. According to Castillo, which of these characterized the response of Native Americans to Christianity?

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Correct: The answer is a. Castillo described Native Americans participating willingly and enthusiastically in Christian ceremonies and prayers.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Castillo described Native Americans participating willingly and enthusiastically in Christian ceremonies and prayers.

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4. According to Castillo, what European product had been incorporated into the religious practices of Native Americans?

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Correct: The answer is c. Castillo described the use of wax candles in religious ceremonies, noting that the Native Americans had not known how to make such candles before Europeans arrived.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Castillo described the use of wax candles in religious ceremonies, noting that the Native Americans had not known how to make such candles before Europeans arrived.