General Knowledge
What is the official language in Mexico?
Spanish
What was the name of the capital city of the Mayan Empire?
Chichen Itza
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
What is a self-portrait?
A painting of oneself.
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Mexico City
Name two physical traits that the Mayans considered signs of beauty in a person.
1. Being cross-eyed
2. Having a sloped forehead
3. Painting their bodies in strange colors
What is the difference between the Aztec pyramids and Ancient Egyptian pyramids?
The Aztec pyramids were used as places of worship of the Aztec Gods, while the Ancient Egyptian pyramids were used to bury their kings.
What is a mural?
Painting on walls
Which continent is Mexico located in?
North America
When did the Mayan Empire Rule over large parts of Mexico?
250 A.D.
What is the story of the Eagle, cactus, and snake on the Mexican flag?
The story of the Aztec leader Tenoch
Who is Frida Kahlo? What is she famous for?
Mexican artist famous for self-portraits?
What is the currency used in Mexico?
Mexican Peso
In which area in Mexico did the Mayan Empire exist?
By the Yucatan Peninsula.
When did the Aztecs rule over Mexico?
1350 A.D.
Who is Diego Rivera? What is he famous for?
He is a Mexican artist famous for murals
Why is the official language in Mexico what it currently is?
As a result of the Spanish occupation of Mexico by Hernan Cortez.
What was one possible cause of the fall of the Mayan Empire?
1. They were no longer able to farm their land for food.
2. People were not happy with their emperor and started a revolution against him.
The conquistadors invaded their land, stole their resources, and killed many Aztecs.
Why is Frida Kahlo a symbol of persistence according to the script?
She was sick and still painted