mexico 9-1

Two Native American groups to develop early civilizations in Mexico and Central America were the ___________ and the ____________.

Aztec, Maya

The modern Mexcian artist, ______________, is famous for his murals.

Diego Rivera

a significant part of the Mexican population is concentrated in and around _____________.

Mexico City

Mexican culture is an intricate blend of ______________ and Spanish influences

Native American

Of the first Europeans to settle in Mexico, most of them were _________________.

Spaniards

The Aztec developed a highly structured_______________ headed by an emperor.

class system

Primate cities are so big that they often dominate the country's politics, culture, and ___________.

economy

Mexican homes are often shared with _______________.

extended family

One way the Mayans recorded history was with picture writing carved in stone called_____________, which are found on many temples.

glyphs

Although bullfighting is Mexico's national sport, soccer (futbol), baseball, and _______________ are also popular.

jai alai

The constitution of 1917 established Mexico as a federal republic with three branches: executive,_______________, and judicial.

legislative

An increase in employment and education has helped ease the problem of ________________ for children in poverty who lack proper food.

malnutrition

A megacity, such as Mexico City, has expanded to absorb surrounding cities and______________.

suburbs

The blending of beliefs and practices, or _______________-, is evident in Mexico despite the large Roman Catholic population.

syncretism

While Mexico became independent in 1821, political and economic power remained in the hands of ________,_______,_____________,and clergy.

wealthy, landowners, army officers