Aztec Influence on Modern American Culture

The Aztecs truly were awesome, Some of the Aztecs lifestyle still influences the world today. Parts of their lifestyle include culture, achievements, and the effect of the Spanish conquest. Without the Aztecs, much of modern American culture would not exist.

Aztec culture was very unique. (Introduction to the Aztec world, Facts on File, 6) They enjoyed bright clothing just like many people today. They made dyes out of many things including animals and vegetables. The fabric the Aztecs used to create the clothing was cotton. Symbols of a noble's position were sewn onto the outfit. (Introduction to the Aztec world, Facts on File, 6) Another part of the Aztec’s culture was the game Tlachtli. Tlachtli resembles modern day soccer. Players attempted

to shoot a ball through a hoop made of stone without using their hands.(Among the most Important Pieces of the Aztec Warriors, Britannica, 1) The atlatl was the most valued Aztec weapon, the atlatl resembled a spear thrower. Some atlatls had carvings, including sacrifice, gods, and warriors.
(Aztec calendar stone, Facts on File, 1) The Aztecs accomplished many things including the calendar. In the center of the Aztec calendar is the god Tonatiuh. Surrounding Tonatiuh were four past ages of destruction and creation. Many calendars today are evolutions of the Aztec calendar. (Aerial view, Aztec ruins National Monument, Discovery 1) The Aztecs used complex stone building skills. These skills are shown in the Aztec ruins. These skills allowed the Aztecs to create buildings up to four stories high.
(Cortes, Hernando, Facts Cite, 1) The leader in the beginning of the Spanish conquest was Hernando Cortes. Once there was a malignant Aztec god named Quetzalcoatl, Quetzalcoatl had blond hair, a beard, and was very tall. The Aztec legends told that he would one day return to claim his place. Cortes looked very much like Quetzalcoatl. Cortes wanted to take control of the Aztec’s empire. He built his new empire on the ruins of Tlaltecuhtli.
In conclusion, the Aztecs had many achievements that affected modern day. Soccer was built off of Tlachtli, the modern calendar was built off of the Aztec’s stone calendar, and the Spanish conquest created Mexico city.