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

Question

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

to go back and erect the buildings destroyed in battle
to go back and erect the buildings destroyed in battle

to conquer the empires’ capitals

Answer 1

The most appropriate response is:

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

The Spanish colonists created documents like the Codex Mendoza to document and understand the complex societies, economies, and governance of Indigenous peoples, particularly as these cultures were drastically changing due to colonial influences and pressures.