Question

Montezuma believed that Cortes was the legendary god Quetzalcoatl who had left Mexico and promised to return in 1519. How would you characterize the first meeting of Montezuma and Cortes? Cite 2 pieces of evidence from the reading to explain your answer. Does this reading support the ultimate result of Spanish and Aztec contact? Explain.

Answer 1

The first meeting of Montezuma and Cortes was quite cordial. The Aztec ruler regarded Cortes with keen interest. He even received the gifts from the Mexican well. Cortes boldly put a necklace on the neck of the prince and even wanted to hug him if he did not thought it was going to be too much.