Flashcard 3.1 Mexico in Latin America

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Which of the following is an important historical fact about the Mayans? The Mayans invented the wheel. The Mayans developed a complex calendar system. The Mayans were the first to use iron tools. The Mayans built the Great Wall of China.

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The Mayans developed a complex calendar system.

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People that lived in Southern Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula) and northern Central America and what were they skilled at?

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Mayans, skilled in mathematics and astronomy

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What was the name of the other civilization that lived in central Mexico and what was their capital called?

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Aztec, Tenochtitlan

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What does the term MESTIZOS mean?

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A person of mixed European and Indigenous American descent

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What happened in the late 1700s throughout Mexico and what was the word for the types of military leaders that took power?

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The decline of Spanish colonial power and the term 'Caudillos' for military leaders.

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What is SYNCRETISM and what did it blend?

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A fusion of different religious beliefs and practices, like Catholicism.

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What was the town that grew into a large city and what did they do with the cochineal insect?

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The town was Oaxaca, and they used the cochineal insect for dye production.

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How long did COLONIAL RULE last and define EXTENDED FAMILY?

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300 years, and includes cousins & grandparents.

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What is MACHISMO and what new roles are women taking in society?

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MACHISMO is a cultural attitude that emphasizes male dominance, and women are taking on roles such as leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers in society.