- because in the beginning they thought they were deities. Cortes tried to keep them thinking that way by hiding their bodies if they died. Also they thought that if something bad happened it was because their god had forsaken/ abandoned them. That made them give up and think that they cant wins.
2. How did the Spaniards and the Mexicas differ in their religious practices during the battle?
- the Mexicas would stop to sacrifice captives during battle to honor their god. Also they thought that if they were loosing it was because their god was no longer with them. The Spaniards were Christian. They believed they needed to conquer all, and they didn’t stop to sacrifice.
3. Why do you think the Mexica held onto their religious beliefs and traditions so tightly, even when it appeared their traditions did not produce the results they wanted and it seemed like their “gods had abandoned them”?
- because everyone worships something no matter what they say they believe. You can worship science, God, the sun, ect. They happened to worship this certain god. Another reason I think they held on to their beliefs is because they grew up with it. Its everything they knew. Everything in there whole lives revolved around that. There belief system answered all there “how” and “why” questions. It explained the nature around them and even in there own hearts. It resolved problems and situations. How can you give that up?
4. Why were the Spanish so adept at conquering greater numbers of native forces?
- they were all rich young Christian men who wanted to get richer and have fame. Their Christianity made them zealous for God. They were doing it for them. They wanted to be honored by nobility and they wanted to reap more rewards than they could carry home with them
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