Globalization Among the Nahua

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The Nahua are people who have immersed themselves into the culture of central and southern America. Although they are still believed to be an indigenous group they, and their culture, have been affected by globalization as well as many other tribes. These people focused mainly on the spiritual realms of art and creation and depended mainly on agriculture. They are descendants of the Aztecs and have, therefore, inherited many names. They have also settled into various geographical locations, however, they are most heavily located in Central Mexico. Due to globalization, the culture and traditions of the Nahua are significantly diminishing within the surrounding cultures.

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UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 6:28 PM
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Background Information

The Nahua are primarily known because they are descendants of the Aztecs and have, therefore, inherited many different names. They are also referred to as the "Mexica" people, along with the name Nahuatl. Nahuatl is the name of their Mexican language from the root "Nahua," which means turquoise smoke. Around the fifteenth and sixteenth century, the Nahua people were known for being the most dominant civilization within Mexico. The Nahua people also base most of their success off of agriculture, however, they also focus on art and creation. The dominant religion followed by the Nahua is a mix of Catholicism and Native American traditions. Although the Nahua used to be an extremely dominant group, globalization has began to slowly diminish their customs and traditions, which is negatively affecting their culture and language

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