Present Day Mexico Research Paper

What influences created present-day Mexico? The Spanish were a great influence, as Mexico is typically seen as a Spanish country, but what else did the Spanish introduce to this country? The indigenous groups play a major role in influencing Mexico, from their holidays and the food they eat, to the way they dress.

When the Spanish first arrived in Latin America, they brought bulls and other livestock, such as cows, horses, and pigs. In present - day Mexico, bull-riding is a popular sport, even though the risk of injury and death are extremely high. The official language of Mexico is Spanish. The Spanish forced the Catholic religion onto the Native Americans, and as a result present-day Mexico has the second largest population of Catholics in the world, with 85% of the country populated by Catholicism.

The Spanish introduced the concept of money to the country, as opposed to the trading of goods. When they arrived, they built many buildings that still stand today. They had knowledge in medicine that wasn’t just herbs and remedies and could cure deadly diseases that the Native Americans couldn’t. …show more content…
Both groups made a similar drink, the xocoatl. The drink consisted of cacao beans, chillies, water, and corn flour. Sugar was introduced when the Spanish arrived. The Aztecs introduced popcorn to the world, although they weren’t the first group to make it. They originally used popcorn to adorn their god of maize and fertility, Tlaloc, and as an ornament on their headdresses. The flag of Mexico has an image of an eagle on it, as the gods told the Aztecs that the place they should establish their city would be identified when they saw an eagle devouring a serpent while perched on a prickly pear tree. Today, the inhabitants of Mexico celebrate a 3 - day long holiday, Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead” in English) that takes place on October 31st, November 1st, and November