El período prehispánico
The period of time between 3.2 million years ago and the year 1521
What is the prehispanic (also known as pre-Colombian) period?
This country conquered the Aztecs.
The capital of Mexico today.
What is Mexico City?
Officially called "la Plaza de la Constitución," this is one of the largest public squares in the world.
What is the Zócalo?
A very common street food typically made with tortillas and meat, though its ingredients can vary widely.
What is a taco?
The Aztecs built their capital city on this type of geographic feature.
What is Lake Texcoco?
What is a lake?
This year marks the fall, or conquest, of Tenochtitlán.
What is 1521?
Mexico gained independence from Spain in this year.
What is 1821?
This golden statue celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain and is found along the famous avenue, El Paseo de la Reforma.
What is el Ángel de la Independencia?
Where most people buy foods and goods.
What is a mercado?
The name of the Aztec capital city.
What is Tenochtitlán?
The Spanish leader who defeated the Aztecs.
Who is Hernán Cortés?
This is the currency used in Mexico.
What is the peso?
This beautiful building is famous for art and performances. It also is home to Diego Rivera's mural, "Man, Controller of the Universe".
What is el Palacio de Bellas Artes?
Street vendors often sell this popular snack made from corn.
What is elote?
The main, most important, temple in Tenochtitlán.
What is the Templo Mayor?
During this period, from 1521 to 1821, Mexico was called this.
What was "New Spain"?
The type of government that Mexico has had since 1920.
What is a Democratic Republic?
This park is one of the largest city parks in the world and is referred to as the "lungs of Mexico City".
What is el Parque de Chapultepec?
One of the remaining canals from Lake Texcoco. Many people ride gondolas, which are often named after ladies.
What is Xochimilco?
The primary language spoken by the Aztecs.
What is Nahuatl?
People of mixed Spanish and Indigenous heritage were called this.
What is "mestizos"?
This event started in 1910 and ended in 1920, resulting in the current government of Mexico today.
What is the Mexican Revolution?
This monument honors young soldiers who died defending Mexico at the Castle of Chapultepec.
What is the Monumento a los Niños Héroes?
Celebrated as Mexican Independence Day.
What is September 16?