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Besides the many ruins and artifacts found during archaeological excavations, present-day Mexico includes many aspects of the ancient Aztec culture. Some of them include:
- The legend of the foundation of Tenochtitlan, found in the Mexican flag and coat of arms (see related questions).
- The cultivation and consumption of maize or corn in the form of tortillas or as part of beverages such as atole and champurrado.
- Some agricultural products that were brought from Mexico into the world, including chocolate (cocoa), tomato, squash , amaranth or avocado and the many foods that are prepared with them, such as tamales (tamalli) or pozole (pozolli).
- Many Aztec words integrated into the Mexican Spanish language, such as atole (atolli), aguacate (ahuacatl) or nenepil (nenepilli); the names of many landforms and cities throughout Mexico, such as Popocatepetl, Tlalnepantla,Coyoacan, Tlatilco, Tlatelolco.
- Due to Mexico being conquered and ruled over 300 years by Spain, the fusion of many Aztec and Spanish traditions became common. This is called cultural syncretism and includes such things as the tribute to the dead, now part of the Day of the Deadtradition, or the worshiping of many ancient Aztec idols, now represented in the form of the reverence to many Christian apostles and saints.
- There are also many motifs, texts and poems that weren't destroyed by Spanish conquistadores and survive to this day, and are usually part of the Mexican Culture.
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What is left of the Aztecs today?
Today, the Aztec civilization no longer exists as a distinct society. However, their influence can still be seen in Mexican culture, including language, art, and traditions. Some descendants of the Aztecs still live in Mexico, particularly in areas around the former Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City).
Why did the ancient Aztecs leave Mexico?
they left because they got concerd by the spanish. Or is it the incas. i dont know
What was home to both the Aztecs and the Mayans?
Central America was home to both the Aztecs and Mayans. They both also lived in South Mexico. They left several building behinds that can still be visited today.
What country settled New Mexico?
Spain settled New Mexico under the leadership of the first Governor Juan de Onate.
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
Where did Aztecs move after they left central Mexico and why?
They didn't. They migrated from the US southwest, from a mythical place known as Aztlan, and migrated southward into present-day Mexico City. It is believed a civil war or another such conflict resulted in several factions from the original Aztecs to split and become the Mexica. Hence the name of their city: Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
Are members of the Aztecs tribe still alive today?
yes there are still Aztecs alive today. They are descendants of the Aztecs in Mexico and most live in Egypt today because they got carried down the river in a storm and magically ended up in Egypt. There are only about 50 000 left and most of them have Egyptian or spanish blood in them.
Who was the last great civilization of Mesoamerica?
The last great civilization of Mesoamerica was the Aztec Empire, which flourished from the 14th to the early 16th century. Centered in the Valley of Mexico, the Aztecs are known for their advanced agricultural practices, impressive architecture, and complex social structures. Their civilization came to an end following the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés in 1521. Despite their decline, the Aztecs left a lasting legacy on Mexican culture and history.
Are there any Aztecs left?
there are maby descendents of Aztecs but not likely because the Aztecs were wiped out but there were probaly still some left there are maby descendents of Aztecs but not likely because the Aztecs were wiped out but there were probaly still some left There are many descendants of the Aztecs in Mexico. Although a lot are not pure Aztec, they still speak a form of the old Aztec language. Ancient Aztec buildings won't be seen though because the Christians destroyed almost all of them.
Where did the Aztec settle?
The ancestors of the Aztecs came across the Bering Strait and eventually traveled south to what is now Mexico. In about 1250 AD, they arrived in the Valley of Mexico. In about 1325 AD, they left and built a city they called Tenochtitlan, which is now known as Mexico City.
Are there anything left of the Aztecs left?
Yes, ruins, jewelry, pottery, and temples.
What other name are Aztecs known as?
The name Aztec was given to them by historians but the original name they went by was Mexicas. Which is the reason why many people believe the indigenous people called there country Mexico when Spaniards left in 1821.
