The Aztec Empire was the last empire to rule Mexico before the Spanish came.
Mexico-Tenochtitlan
Mexico-Tenochtitlan
Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
A period of time before people of Spain invaded a country (e.g. Pre - Hispanic Mexico - before Spaniards arrived in Mexico.
Before 1821, New Mexico was claimed by Spain as part of its colonial territories in the Americas. Following the Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and concluded in 1821, New Mexico transitioned from Spanish to Mexican control. During this period, it remained a significant region for both Spanish and later Mexican settlers. The area was characterized by its diverse cultures, including Indigenous peoples, Spanish settlers, and later, Mexican citizens.
The area around Monterrey, Mexico, was primarily inhabited by indigenous groups such as the Huastecs and the Chichimecas before Spanish colonization. The Huastecs occupied the northeastern regions, while the Chichimecas were a confederation of tribes that included various groups in the central and northern parts of Mexico. These tribes had distinct cultures and lifestyles, often engaging in hunting, gathering, and agriculture. The arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century significantly altered the indigenous populations and their territories.
Incan, Mayan, and Aztec Indian tribes. The eastern settelers opressed their thoughts and believed they were a superior race. They repressed any thought or religion that was established before they invaded.
It is a tradition held for thousands of years. Even before the Spanish came to the Americas, indigenous people honored their dead with offerings consisting of flowers and foodstuffs.
Descendants of the native American peoples who inhabited ancient Mexico before the arrival of Europeans comprise around 15%-30% of the Mexican population.
Before the Spanish conquered Mexico, the surname "Torres" did not exist in Mexico.
The Spanish Empire