Mexico: The People Chapter 6, Sect. 3. Influences of the Past Maya: Lived in Yucatan Peninsula between 250-900 adMaya: Lived in Yucatan Peninsula between.

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Mexico: The People Chapter 6, Sect. 3

Influences of the Past Maya: Lived in Yucatan Peninsula between adMaya: Lived in Yucatan Peninsula between ad Built cities and temples in thick rain forestsBuilt cities and temples in thick rain forests Aztec: (the Mexica) lived in the area where Mexico City is located today.Aztec: (the Mexica) lived in the area where Mexico City is located today. Aztec were builders and traders, as well as fierce warriors.Aztec were builders and traders, as well as fierce warriors.

The Spanish Heritage 1519: Army led by Cortes arrived in Mexico1519: Army led by Cortes arrived in Mexico 1521: The Spanish had defeated the Aztec.1521: The Spanish had defeated the Aztec. Mexico was a colony: Overseas territory, of Spain for almost 300 years.Mexico was a colony: Overseas territory, of Spain for almost 300 years. Spain took advantage of the Native Americans, forcing them to work on farms and in mines.Spain took advantage of the Native Americans, forcing them to work on farms and in mines.

Spanish Heritage (cont.) Result = Spanish & Native American cultures mixed.Result = Spanish & Native American cultures mixed. Mestizo: Someone who is of mixed N.A & European heritageMestizo: Someone who is of mixed N.A & European heritage Mexico Today: 60% Mestizo; 30% Native AmericanMexico Today: 60% Mestizo; 30% Native American Religion: 90% of Mexico is Catholic, religion from Spain.Religion: 90% of Mexico is Catholic, religion from Spain.

City vs. Country life City Life:City Life: Modern & Older SectionsModern & Older Sections Tall buildings in modern sect.Tall buildings in modern sect. Not too crowded in homes.Not too crowded in homes. Poor housing in older sect..Poor housing in older sect.. Can be crowded in homes.Can be crowded in homes. Country Life: Very poor lifestyle Made of sheet metal, cement blocks, clay. Main plaza has a church, couple shops, local gov. Village has marketplace to trade, sell, buy goods.

The Arts Painters: Jose Clemente Orozco & Diego Rivera painted scenes from Mexico’s history.Painters: Jose Clemente Orozco & Diego Rivera painted scenes from Mexico’s history. Writers: Carlos Fuentes & Octavia Paz describe daily lifeWriters: Carlos Fuentes & Octavia Paz describe daily life Music: Traditional Mexican Music is Mariachi with guitars, violins, horns, and bass.Music: Traditional Mexican Music is Mariachi with guitars, violins, horns, and bass.

Recreation Celebrations: Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept ) and Cinco de Mayo (May 5) are Patriotic Fiesta days for Mexico. They also celebrate Christmas with different traditions:Celebrations: Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept ) and Cinco de Mayo (May 5) are Patriotic Fiesta days for Mexico. They also celebrate Christmas with different traditions: Actors perform religious plays; after each play, children gather around a piñata and try to break it open blindfolded using a stick.Actors perform religious plays; after each play, children gather around a piñata and try to break it open blindfolded using a stick. Foods: Traditional Mexican combines Native American and Spanish foods. Corn is essential to Mexican food.Foods: Traditional Mexican combines Native American and Spanish foods. Corn is essential to Mexican food. Sports: Soccer (or fútbol) is the most popular sport. Baseball is also very popular, as is bullfighting.Sports: Soccer (or fútbol) is the most popular sport. Baseball is also very popular, as is bullfighting.