Millions of conflicts have occurred throughout history, many of which have yet to be resolved. Each of these conflicts has impacted the world today and, piece by piece, has shaped many aspects of life today. However, only a few conflicts have threatened to destroy an entire culture. Conflicts like these are quite exhausting and have had many negative effects on people. The Aztec people encountered great conflict during the Spanish conquest after Hernán Cortes arrived in 1519 and began a systematic conquest of the Aztec lands (Baer 2). This conquest was brutal for the Aztecs, as it took away their rights, took their gold, and established a Spanish civilization right on top of the existing native one (Baer 3). Although the conquest brought Spain new wealth and resources, it led to the disappearance of the Aztec culture, leaving only a small population of Aztecs today (Baer 13). Events like this have destroyed civilizations and cultures, and a similar problem is occurring in China. Tibet has had many problems with China since the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th century, and Tibet continues to have protests, riots and immolations that challenge China. These conflicts continue to have a heavy cultural and political impact on Tibet and China, but can be resolved through political compromises and international participation to preserve culture based on current and past attempts. The Tibetan conflict present today has roots that date back centuries. . The interaction between Tibet and the Chinese began in the 13th century of the Yuan Dynasty, when Tibet was considered a protectorate of China after the Chinese claimed power over them. Tibet's responsibility was to provide spiritual guidance to the emperors and receive political protection in return (Bajoria 2). During... half of the document...-Pacific. Np, March 10, 2009. Web. February 17, 2014. "Questions and Answers: China and the Tibetans." BBC News: Asia-Pacific. Np, Aug. 15, 2011. Web. Feb. 17, 2014. Raichelle, Allen. "Tibet: Occupation and Revolt". Nd ABC-CLIO History of the world-modern. Network. 16 February 2014. “UK protesters mark anniversary of Tibetan uprising.” CNN News. Np, March 8, 2009. Web. February 17, 2014. Woeser, Tsering. "Tibet's Enduring Challenge." New York Times March 2, 2014: n. page New York Times. Network. March 17. 2014. .