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The Chichimecs are the name that the Nahuasgenerically applied to a wide range of semi-nomadicpeoples who inhabited the north of modern-day Mexico, and carried the same sense as the European term "barbarian". The name was adopted with a pejorative tone by the Spaniards when referring especially to the semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer peoples of northern Mexico. In modern times only one ethnic group is customarily referred to as Chichimecs, namely the Chichimeca Jonaz, although lately this usage is being changed for simply "Jonáz" or their own name for themselves "Úza".
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Where did the Chichimecs come from?
northern mexico
Who ruled Mexico in 1150?
By 1150 AD Mexico had several Mesoamerican civilizations ruled by different kings. Some examples of these societies include the Mayans, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Toltecs, Huastecs, Totonacs, and Chichimecs.
Who built the Chichen Itza?
He was first built by the Teotihuacán people who ruled the Cholula area from 1 AD to 600. Then the Olmeca-Xicallanca took over to the year 650 until the Toltec and/or the Chichimecs took over. They were then killed by the Aztecs in around 1300.
What is a serape?
A serape is a colorful item of clothing associated with the indigenous culture and people of Central America and Mexico. In its original form, serapes were used as cheap accessible outer clothing, much like a blanket or shawl, to be wrapped around the body for protection against cold and the environment. First worn by the poorer working folk of Mexico and Guatemala, serapes refers to the traditional striped weave that makes up the serape blanket or sarapes, as it is often called as well. Serapes, which are still made today are a rectangular blanket, usually made of a soft cotton, and may have an opening in the middle for the wearer to insert his head through. Serapes were originally made in Coahuila, which is now a state in north-eastern Mexico. The descendants of many people in the capital, Saltillo, and this region trace their roots back to the early Chichimecs, a people who migrated from the Casa Grande area of Northern Mexico to central Mexico. Today, serapes have evolved into a more versatile blanket design that can be found in the markets of Central American and Mexico. The serape can be recognized by its inter-mixed, striped colorful design. The largest stripe is always the dominant color and is repeated throughout weave, along with complimentary colors. The serapes usually consists of a dark base color with bands of yellow, red, blue, green, or other vibrant colors. There are also serapes that are made in lighter tones and pastel shades. You may also find them in tones of the same color as well. The ends of the serapes blankets are distinguished with a fringed finish.
