Native American religions and their cultures did not blend well together with the Spanish conquistadors and Spanish settlers in the New World. The two societies were not even close in terms of common values. The result was unfortunate for the Native Americans. Spain was a powerful force in Europe and in the New World. With their armaments and better technologies, the Native Americans became subservient to the Spanish. There was much bloodshed among the Native Americans caused by Spanish setters and soldiers.
The blending was natural since it were Spanish people who first landed in America and mixed up with the Native Indians. When two cultures and religions mix such blending does occur
Chile's culture is a mix of European, Spanish, and Native South American cultures.
The Spanish culture and religion.
Spanish Culture
Mexico is a mix of cultures, being the most important the Spanish and Mesoamerican cultures such as Maya and Aztec. As for the Spanish culture, it includes the language (Spanish), religion (Roman Catholicism) and several traits and traditions brought into the society when Mexico became part of the Spanish empire. One such example is bullfighting.
The Spaniards made significant contributions to culture through their language, religion, and architecture. Spanish words and phrases are commonly used in many languages and cultures. Their Catholic religion had a lasting impact on art, music, and traditions. Spanish architecture, such as colonial buildings and cathedrals, can still be seen in many countries influenced by Spanish colonization.
roman Catholicism spanish Catholicism Maya Religion
Mexico culture is a bit different from other cultures, as it is a mix of ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations and Spanish conquistadores. You can start with their religion (Roman Catholicism), their language (Spanish) and many traditions inherited from their rich past.See related questions for some clues on such culture.
A mix of Spanish and West African cultures
No. The Spanish language came from Spain as did some of the religion. However, other languages, food, dance, dress, and other religions are from indigenous peoples or imported slaves.
The Spanish Empire had a profound impact on the people of Latin America through colonization, introduction of new diseases, forced labor systems, and imposition of Spanish culture, language, and religion. This led to significant societal changes, loss of indigenous cultures, and exploitation of resources, but also resulted in the blending of European and indigenous cultures creating what is now known as Latin American culture.
Mexicans acquired a mix of both Aztec and Spanish cultures. When Spanish conquistadors conquered Mexico in the 16th century, they imposed their language and culture, but could not wipe out the previous culture in its entirety. That is why they had to merge many traditions thus Mexican culture was born.