Sensitivity of Historical Questions

Historical questions about events like Moctezuma's surrender to Cortez and the Aztecs' perception of the Spaniards as gods are not just about the past but have political sensitivity till present times. The term 'Aztecs' is a later coinage to differentiate the Mexica people from modern Mexicans, as they never referred to themselves as Aztecs. The complexities of historical names and terms are highlighted to ensure accurate representation in discussions and narratives.

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