MesoAmerica
this civilization is often referred to as the "mother culture" of MesoAmerica
Olmecs
Where did they settle
Lake texcoco
He conquered the Aztec
Hernan Cortes
He helped create the Spanish Missions in CA
Junipero Serra
He is credited with the start of the Mexican Independence
Father Hidalgo
Nickname given to the Zapotec civilization
Cloud People
What sign were they looking for to settle
An eagle with a snake in its mouth perched on a cactus
What year were the Aztec conquered
1521
For about how long did the Spanish rule before the Mexican Independence
about 300 years
Vicente Guerrero
1- the feathered serpent
2- God of Rain
3- Humming bird on the left
Quetzalcoatl
Tlaloc
Huitzlopochtli
this wars were fought to secure sacrificial victims
FLower wars
Quetzalcoatl
Spaniards born in Spain were called this
Peninsulares
communal lands that were not able to be sold or redistributed were called
ejidos
write down the following number in mayan
433
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000
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name of the mythical place where the Aztec came from
Aztlan
she was Cortes personal translator
La Malinche
This system of land distribution was created to give conquistadores land and indigenous works but led to abuse of the natives
Encomienda System
he led Mexican Liberal forces against the Second French intervention and
Benito Juarez
Name the last 2 emperors of the Aztecs
Moctezuma
Cuauhtemoc
this alliance made the Aztec into a great empire
Triple Alliance
Central Valley
Juan Diego
The first indigenous President of Mexico and Mr Garcia are both from this state
OAXACA