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How did the Mayan empire fall?
in the 15 century, spanish conquistadors dominated the civilization.
Why did the Spanish make the Mayans become extinct?
They didn't. The Mayan's abandoned their cities 400 plus years before the Spanish arrived. The Spanish conquered the decendents of the ancient Maya and the Aztecs.
Are Mayan languages related to Spanish?
No, Mayan languages and Spanish have nothing in common. Although American Spanish does have some loan words from Mayan and vice versa.
When had the spanish coquered the entire Mayan civilization?
For all practical purposes the Mayan empire was not in existence when Spain sent its explorers and conquistadors to the New World. Many traces of the past glories of the Mayan civilization exist to this day. Yet, there is not 100% consensus as to why their empire fell apart many years before 1492.
Who destroyed many of the Mayan books called codices?
The Mayan codices were destroyed by the Spanish.
Was Aztec and Mayan treated respectfully in Mexico?
It depends. You mean after the Spanish conquest? Definitely no, as most of them were enslaved or killed by the Spanish conquistadors.
How did the Mayan empire fall?
in the 15 century, spanish conquistadors dominated the civilization.
Did people invade the Maya?
Yes, the Mayan civilization faced invasions from neighboring groups such as the Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors. The arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century eventually led to the downfall of the Maya civilization.
Why did the Spanish make the Mayans become extinct?
They didn't. The Mayan's abandoned their cities 400 plus years before the Spanish arrived. The Spanish conquered the decendents of the ancient Maya and the Aztecs.
Are Mayan languages related to Spanish?
No, Mayan languages and Spanish have nothing in common. Although American Spanish does have some loan words from Mayan and vice versa.
When had the spanish coquered the entire Mayan civilization?
For all practical purposes the Mayan empire was not in existence when Spain sent its explorers and conquistadors to the New World. Many traces of the past glories of the Mayan civilization exist to this day. Yet, there is not 100% consensus as to why their empire fell apart many years before 1492.
How did 200 spanish soldiers concre the Aztec empire?
since the Aztec were not nice to their native tribes cortez and his 200 men and also the Inca and Mayan ganged up and destroyed them 1 and 2 is that the Aztec want to capture to conquistadors not kill them while the conquistadors mission was to destroy them.
What was Mexico's original language and where did it come from Ex Spain?
Before the Spanish arrived, Aztec, Mayan, and other native languages were widely spoken in Mexico.
What cultures inflenced the celebration of dia de los muertos?
Both Mesoamerican culture (e.g. Aztec, Mayan beliefs) as well as Roman Catholicism brought by Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century.
Which groups benifited least from the spanish conquest?
The Native American peoples who inhabited Mexico before its conquest by Spanish conquistadors. They were massacred, enslaved or died of disease brought by the Spaniards. Some examples include the Mayan, Aztec, Cholultec, Zapotec and many more.
Who destroyed many of the Mayan books called codices?
The Mayan codices were destroyed by the Spanish.
How did malince know spanish she is a mayan girl?
Malince knew Spanish by practicing speaking it although she is a Mayan girl.
