Los muchos Méxicos

What was the primary language recognized by the new nation of Mexico after its Independence in 1810?

• Spanish

• Nahuatl

• Mayan

• Zapotec

What was the main goal of the Casa del Estudiante Indígena established in the 1920s?

• To educate indigenous youth according to prevailing societal norms

• To preserve indigenous languages and cultures

• To promote indigenous art and music

• To provide agricultural training

Which organization was formed in 1921 to promote compulsory education in Mexico?

• Secretaría de Educación Pública

• National Indigenous Institute

• Inter-American Indigenous Institute

• Department of Indigenous Affairs

What was a significant educational development in the 1930s regarding indigenous education in Mexico?

• Promotion of literacy in indigenous languages before Castilianization

• Establishment of the first Inter-American Indigenous Congress

• Creation of the National Indigenous Institute

• Transformation of Casas del Pueblo into Mexican rural schools

What was a major criticism of the educational policies for indigenous peoples in the late 20th century?

• Destruction of ethnic and cultural identity

• Lack of bilingual teachers

• Insufficient school materials

• Overemphasis on agricultural training

The word "Mexicanized" means

• To reject Mexican culture entirely.
• To promote only American culture.
• To blend Mexican and Italian cuisines.
• To adopt or incorporate Mexican culture or characteristics.

Secretary of Public Education was found to

• be involved in a controversy regarding educational policies and funding allocations
• be appointed as a school principal
• be recognized for outstanding student performance
• be praised for innovative teaching methods

Why were materials in indigenous languages created?

What causes do you think have influenced on the displacement of the indigenous languages?

What can you do to revitilise indigenous languages?