The interaction between Cortés and Moctezuma most strongly demonstrates Cortés' "desire for increased power and status."
- This is because, in the interactions between him and the leader of the Native American tribe, Cortes claimed to be the person they have been waiting for and that he knows more than them.
- Not only that, but he also claimed to be the person to instruct them on matters relating to faith and belief.
- And as such, the people of Moctezuma would follow his direction, because he is best to lead them.
Hence, in this case, the correct answer is option A "desire for increased power and status"
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