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base your answers to questions 20 and 21 on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. ... in addition, after the last battle they were afraid of the horses and guns, of our swords and crossbows and our good fighting. above all was the great mercy of god, who gave us the strength to keep on.... — bernal díaz del castillo, the bernal díaz chronicles, doubleday & company 20. in this passage about a conflict in mexico, whose perspective is being expressed? (1) aztec warrior (2) spanish conquistador (3) portuguese explorer (4) inca emperor 21. according to this author, which factors influenced the outcome of the conflict? (1) efficiency and education (2) climate and disease (3) tribute and tradition (4) technology and fear base your answer to question 22 on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. base your answers to questions 23 a below and on your knowledge of soci chart: native american pop of central mexic, with year (1500–1600) and millions of people (estimated), curve decreasing. source: nicolás sánchez-alborn the population of latin amer

Explanation:

Question 20

The passage mentions "horses and guns", "swords and crossbows" and "the great mercy of God" which are associated with Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of Mexico (Aztec territory). Aztec warriors wouldn't refer to "our" weapons as those of the conquistadors. Portuguese explorers focused on Brazil, not Mexico, and Inca emperor is related to South America, not Mexico's conflict. So the perspective is of a Spanish conquistador.

The passage says the opponents were "afraid of the horses and guns, of our swords and crossbows" (technology) and their fear is mentioned, along with "good fighting". Options like efficiency/education, climate/disease, tribute/tradition are not supported. So technology and fear influenced the outcome.

Answer:

(2) Spanish conquistador

Question 21