Styles that emerged in the late 19th century in Mexico
What are romanticism, realism-naturalism and modernism?
This type of pottery from Michoacán is characterized by the amount of dots on it.
What is dotted pottery
This colorful paper art is often seen hanging at festivals and on altars.
Papel Picado
What does "Hasta mañana" mean in English?
See you tomorrow!
What is the most popular food in Mexico?
Tacos!
Literature intended to depict the life and thought of indigenous people, often not written by indigenous people.
What was Indigenous literature?
The origins of modern Mexican art
What are the Olmecs, Mayan, and Aztecs?
This 15th birthday celebration marks a girl’s transition from childhood to womanhood in Mexican culture.
A Quinceañera!
Are there more than or less than 500 million native Spanish speakers in the world?
Less than (484 million native speakers)
Do authentic Mexican tacos have cheese/queso?
No!
The biggest change to literature in the 1500s in Mexico
What is transcribing oral traditions?
This festival is the origin of many artistic traditions in Mexico, like sugar skulls, handmade masks, and papel picado
What is day of the dead
These two major pre-Columbian civilizations heavily influenced Mexico’s ancient customs (150 each)
Aztec & Maya
How do you say sweet in Spanish?
Dulce
What is arroz con pollo?
Chicken and Rice
Effect of the Mexican revolution in literature.
What is the diversification of Mexican literature?
The most popular actor in Mexico in the 1950s, often called “Mexico’s Charlie Chaplain”
Who was Cantiflas?
This flower, often used to decorate ofrendas, is believed to help guide spirits back to the world of the living during Día de los Muertos.
The Marigold
What language did Spanish originate from?
Latin
Name five common ingredients in guacamole
Avocados, Cilantro, Lime, Salt, Tomatoes
A style of literature written by Carlos Fuentes and others that went against the "official" culture.
What is infrarealism?
The name given to Diego Rivera, David Siqueriros, and Jose Orozco
What is the big three?
Though now a staple in Mexican birthday parties, piñatas originally came from this country before being adopted and transformed by the Spanish and Mexicans.
China
How many countries have Spanish as their official language?
21
What Mexican dish is made from fresh corn kernels, cheese, and mayonnaise?
Elote