Question

Why might the Spanish colonists prioritize the creation of documents such as Codex Mendoza after their successful conquest?(1 point)
Responses

to take note of the Indigenous cultures and government before their disappearance
to take note of the Indigenous cultures and government before their disappearance

to conquer the empires’ capitals
to conquer the empires’ capitals

to help bring back traditional religious ceremonies
to help bring back traditional religious ceremonies

to go back and erect the buildings destroyed in battle

Answer 1

The Spanish colonists might prioritize the creation of documents such as the Codex Mendoza **to take note of the Indigenous cultures and government before their disappearance**. This documentation would serve multiple purposes, including understanding the local populations, managing the new territories, and facilitating governance and taxation.