Question

Upon his death, Hernando de Soto was buried in the Mississippi River.
Which is the BEST explanation for his burial in the river?
A
The American Indians did not want Hernando de Soto to be buried in one of the Spanish missions because they did not consider him to be worthy of burial.

B
The American Indians considered Hernando de Soto to be a god; the Spanish did not want them to learn of his death and realize that the Spaniards were mortal.

C
The American Indians feared the power of the current in the Mississippi River, and would not try to retrieve the body of Hernando de Soto in order to burn and desecrate it.

D
The American Indians did not want to create a mound in which to bury the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto.

Answer 1

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