Question

How was Cortés able to communicate with the Aztecs? 1-2 sentences
GPT 3.5
Cortés had a translator, Dona Marina (also known as La Malinche), who spoke both Spanish and the Aztec language of Nahuatl, which allowed for communication between Cortés and the Aztecs.
What were the effects of Cortes' conquests in the New World? 1-2 sentences
GPT 3.5
The conquests of Cortés in the New World led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish colonization of Mexico, the spread of Christianity, and the exploitation of resources in the region by the Spanish. The conquests also resulted in the decimation of indigenous populations through warfare, disease, and forced labor.
Why were the Aztecs careful to treat Cortés as a god? 1-2 sentences
GPT 3.5
The Aztecs initially believed Cortés to be a god due to their own religious beliefs and prophecies, as well as the similarities between Cortés and their god Quetzalcoatl. They hoped to appease him and avoid conflict, unaware of the true intentions of Cortés and his desire for conquest.