Ch. 1 A Tour of Mexico

What time was it when Ava's plane began to descend?

• Just past seven o'clock in the morning

• Early afternoon

• Noon

• Midnight

What could Ava see as the plane descended?

• The ocean

• A forest

• A massive city with grid-like streets

• Mountains

What is the Zocalo?

• A river

• A famous museum

• The largest public square in Latin America

• A type of food

What marks the start of Mexico's fight for independence from Spain?

• The ringing of the Campana de Dolores

• A famous battle

• A declaration signed by leaders

• The construction of a monument

What is depicted in the mural Ava was excited to see?

• The story of a famous battle

• Portraits of famous Mexican leaders

• The country's history from the Aztec civilization to modern Mexico

• Scenes of natural beauty across Mexico

What did workers discover in 1978 that led to the excavation of the Templo Mayor?

• An ancient map

• A lost city

• The Coyolxauhqui Stone

• A hidden treasure

What did the Aztecs see that led them to build their city?

• An eagle sitting on a cactus eating a snake

• A mountain shaped like a god

• A river forming a natural barrier

• A comet in the sky

What are tlacoyos?

• A type of bird

• Traditional Mexican hats

• A musical instrument

• Oval-shaped patties of corn masa stuffed with fillings

What is the significance of the dances performed by the danzantes Aztecas?

• They are ways to connect with the past and honor the Aztec gods

• They are a form of exercise

• They are meant for entertainment

• They are performed to celebrate victories

Why is the Cathedral Metropolitana leaning?

• Because of poor construction

• Due to earthquakes and the unstable ground of a former lake

• It was designed that way

• Because of a large tree growing underneath it