Question

the first viceroy of new spain was

pánfilo de narváez

hernando cortéz

antonio de mendoza

hernando de soto

Explanation:

• Pánfilo de Narváez: He was an explorer, not the first viceroy of New Spain.
• Hernando Cortés: He was a conquistador who played a role in the conquest of Mexico but not the first viceroy.
• Antonio de Mendoza: He was appointed as the first viceroy of New Spain in 1535.
• Hernando de Soto: He was an explorer, known for his expeditions in the southeastern United States, not related to the viceroyalty of New Spain.

Answer:

Antonio de Mendoza