When the First Spanish Invaders Entered Central Mexico, Many Amerinds

When the first Spanish invaders entered central Mexico, many Amerinds showed great reverence to them because they

A) had just experienced a powerful earthquake and they believed that the gods had sent these messengers from heaven to help them.
B) hoped that the Spanish would help them defeat the Toltecs.
C) were experiencing a great famine, and the Spanish brought plenty of food.
D) believed that this was a fulfillment of Quetzalcoatl's prophecy.