Question

In what ways did Mexico's pre-Columbian Indian heritage shape its culture today?

Answer 1

There are still many remnants of Mexico's pre-Columbian Indian heritage today. Many people have descent from the indigenous tribes who lived in modern-day Mexico before the Spanish Conquistadors arrived. There was lots of mixing between the Spanish and the indigenous. Although some Mexicans still practice their tribal religion, most have converted to Christianity, but implement indigenous traditional folkloric culture such as clothing and into their daily lives. Statues and monuments still remain in Mexico, reminding people of the way the indigenous used to live. Remnants of some indigenous words have been completely accepted into Spanish vocabulary and legends and stories are still passed down from parents to children.