The Destruction of the Aztecs as a Result of Miscommunication and Lack of Cultural Understanding

The collision of the Spaniards and the Aztecs was a collision of two alien cultures that had evolved over thousands of years, each unknown to the other. Here we have two empires that see the world through two totally different perspectives. Miscommunication and lack of cultural understanding were major factors in the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the Aztecs and Spaniards. The Aztec perspective was based on prophecy and sign but the Spanish were led by tangible real-world concerns such as riches and power. Thus, the Aztec's were defeated prior to the coming of the Conquistador.…