Hernán Cortés had people make copies of the tribute roll to learn more about the Aztec economy. With its hundreds of tribute glyphs, the Matrícula is considered an important document in the study of Nahuatl and Aztec culture, mathematics, governance, economy and geography.
Hernán Cortés created replicas of the tribute roll to understand the Aztec economy better. The Matrícula, featuring numerous tribute symbols, holds significant importance in examining Nahuatl and Aztec culture, mathematics, governance, economy, and geography.