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