States/ Geography | History | Ethnic Groups | Languages | Customs and Traditions |
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Chihuahua
Largest state in Mexico
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Spain
Country that conquered the Aztecs and eventually took over the country in the 1500s
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Mestizos and Indians
The two main ethnic groups in Mexico
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68
Number of indigenous languages
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Catholicism
Biggest religion in Mexico
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31
Number of states in Mexico
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Purity
The white in the Mexican flag stands for...
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Mixed Spanish and Indian decent
The qualities of a Mestizo
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Nahuatl
Most spoken indigenous language
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Dia de los Muertos
A holiday that honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations
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Mexico City
Largest city in Mexico
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Criollos
Was the name for Spanish people born in Mexico
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Speak native language, follow native customs/traditions, follow native spirituality
The three main qualifications of an Indian
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There is no official language
The official language of Mexico
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Carnival
Celebration that marks the period before Lent
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Monterrey
City that is a center for heavy industry, including ironwork and steelwork
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1821
The year Mexico gained independence from Spain
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Olmecs, Mayans, Toltecs, Aztecs
Four main indigenous groups in Mexico
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10-14%
Percent(s) of Mexicans that identify with indigenous groups
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Posada
Christmas tradition that lasts nine days that focuses on the journey of Mary and Joseph
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Puebla
City that is a major producer of automobiles and automotive parts
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Hope and Victory
The green in the Mexican flag stands for...
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56
Number of indigenous groups recognized by the Mexican government
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Protects Native Mexican languages & encourages bilingual & intercultural education
What the Law of Linguistic Rights does
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Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Mexican holiday that celebrates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to an Indian man in the first years of Spanish rule
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