Mexican Culture Essay

I. IntroductionA. Hello my name is Yaakov B. The purpose of my presentation today is to inform you on the Mexican culture. C. First, I give talk about the early history of Mexico. Second I will talk about its religion. Last I will tell you about the life-style This ends my introduction .now onto my body of my presentation II. Mexican culture goes back to the olmec, Maya and Aztecs1. The Olmec where the fist Mesoamerican civilization, they were also the first to practice blood based rituals, they had type of artistry characterized by the colossal heads. 2. Maya lived in a vast area covering parts of present day Guatemala, Mexico and the western areas of Honduras and Salvador. Mayas had no central king that rule a vast empire. Each city had its own ruler. Ancient Maya developed advanced systems of astronomy, mathematics an accurate calendar systems, extensive trade routes. The jaguar is the characterization of power of Maya history.3. The Aztec empire was peopled by a group that w as once nomadic. The Aztecs principal food was tortillas. Tenochtitlan is their capital city, which is present day Mexico city.B 1. These civilizations where destroyed by the Spanish in 1521.hernado Cortez accompanied by five hundred and Indian all(a)ies. The Spaniards won victorious over the Aztecs. 2. The Spaniards had better weapons and horses. Iron armor and steel swords were where above Aztecs weaponry as the Aztecs had clubs, wooden swords, and spears. Guns and cannons were used to annihilate the Aztec defense . Horses stunned Aztecs for they had never seen horses before.3. The Spanish brought new diseases, such as smallpoxs which killed many a(prenominal) people. An African slave who came in 1520 had small pox. One of the Spanish soldiers contracted the disease. During combat the soldier died and Aztecs contracted the disease which killed many .That was my fist point. Now into my atomic number 42 point.A. theology in Mexico was influenced by Spanish rule. 1. The Roman Cat holic Church had a strong influence. Hernandez Cortez was the one who brought the catholic church to Mexico . 2. Priests learned native langu senesces and converted American Indians to catholism. this way it would be better talk then to fight for conversion.B. 1. Catholism was established as the dominant religion of Mexico. Catholicism is not just a religion its a way of life in Mexico. Fifty percent of Mexicos population attends weekly mass in their local church. Religion is a big part of Mexican culture.I have shared the early history of Mexico and religion. Now onto my last point A. The lifestyle of Mexico consist of celebrations, movie theatre and arts 1. A celebration that is celebrated is the day of the dead. This celebration has come far as the Aztecs. This holiday is for remembering and honoring those who have passed away. 2. The golden age of Mexican cinema. This period between 1935 to 1969.the golden era is thought to have started with the film vamonos con pancho villa (1 935). To now it has been considered the best of the cinema of Mexico, another famous player of this era is Maria Felix. 3. Diego Rivera the artist who painted many famous paintings such as the flower vendor, and many more. Fernando Botera had a unparalleled style of painting all of his characters were oddly figured which would be impossible in real lifeIII. ConclusionI have shared the early history, religion and lifestyle of my unique culture. Now into my conclusion of my presentation. 1. The significance of the history of Mexico is to inform people about the great history of Mexico. 2. The religion is the cause of Spanish influence on Mexico. 3. life-style is significant because of how it has developed.I want to thank all of you for allowing me to share this important part of me with you.