They took with them some Indian servants. ... The value that the Pueblos esteemed the most was knowing one's role within the community. ... • They demonstrated their military powers through prearranged displays of Spanish troops at their disposal • Pueblo forms of worship were infused with new Christian meanings • Prayer sticks became crossed • Indian days of worship now became days in the life of Christ When Jesus Came, the Corn Mothers Went Away is an intense exploration of the convergence of Spanish, Franciscan and, Pueblo Indian cultures in Spain'...

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There were many pueblos in New Mexico: Zuni, Tiwa, Taos, Acoma, Isleta, and Jimenez. Each pueblo developed their own individual style of pottery making because some had more economic advantages. ... To this day, the pueblos have viable centers with their own identity, language and custom. ********** What caused European exploration in New Mexico was a shipwreck, rumors of gold and legends of great Indian civilization. ... Also, rumors heard from local Indians of great riches could be found in the "Seven Cities of Cibola." However, the "seven cities of gold" were simply a number of mul...

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