The Codex Mendoza is a manuscript painted on European paper, consisting of 71 folios bound in book style. It combines pictorial representations with commentary in Náhuatl and Spanish, providing a rich and multifaceted historical document. The codex is divided into three sections:

• Pre-Conquest History: The first section details the history of the Mexica prior to the Spanish Conquest.
• Tribute Records: The second section documents the tributes extracted by the Mexica from subjugated altepetls (city-states).
• Ethnographic Account: The third section offers an ethnographic description of Mexica society, providing insights into their customs, practices, and daily life.

When analyzing Folio 2r from the Codex Mendoza, consider the following question:

• What do you believe Folio 2R is recording in the top panel?
• What do you believe Folio 2R is recording in the bottom panel?
• What does the pattern on the folio’s border record?

Complete the Primary Source Analysis Form when finished.

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