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"The following morning, they came out of the city to greet me with many trumpets and drums, including many person who

they regard as priests in their temples..."
- Hernan Cortes to Emperor Charles V, 1522
This is an excerpt from a letter describing Hernan Cortes' experience upon first encountering the Aztec civilization. What can be
concluded from the letter about initial contact with the Aztec people?

A) The Aztecs attempted to scare Cortes away. B) Hernan Cortes was badly mistreated and insulted. C) At first, the Aztec people were kind and friendly. D) Unsure of who he was, the Aztecs asked Cortes to leave.

User Jeconom
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Answer:

At first, the Aztec people were kind and friendly.

Step-by-step explanation:

People would usually play trumpets and drums to celebrate.

The Aztec people were very nice to Cortes, so they celebrated his arrival with a ceremony. The people of the Aztec paraded, so this means they were kind. The answer is C. Hope this helps!

User Jaay
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Answer:

C. At first, the Aztec people were kind and friendly

Step-by-step explanation:

i took the test I'm in k12 hope this helps

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