Question

PLEASE HELP 1. Briefly describe the significance of the eagle, cactus, and snake on Mexico’s national flag.

2.    

Why did the conquering Spaniards name their new colony Mexico?

Answer 1

On Mexico's national flag, the eagle perched on the cactus represents what the nomad tribe of the Mexica people (who would become the Aztec tribe) believed was a sign from their god to indicate where to build their new city. The snake was a misinterpretation from the Spanish, and the concept stuck.

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