What challenges did the Spaniards face as they traveled to New Spain?

First, the Spaniards came across a group of hostile Indians who gave them food and shelter, but they overstayed their welcome. Next, they were stranded in a swamp, and killed their horses every 3 days for food, and they used the rest of the horse to make a raft. Their raft then fell apart killing many of the men at sea, and stranding the survivors. Some died from drinking sea water, and others died other unfortunate deaths

Explanation:

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.