El Zócalo

What was the Metropolitan Cathedral built on?

• A former Spanish fortress

• The site of the Aztec Templo Mayor

• An ancient Mayan pyramid

• A colonial Spanish plaza

Who laid the first stone of the Metropolitan Cathedral?

• Cortés

• The Aztec emperor

• A Spanish king

• The mayor of Mexico City

What is the Casa de los Azulejos known for?

• Its large collection of Aztec artifacts

• Being the oldest church in Mexico City

• The blue and white tiles covering its exterior

• Its modern architecture

What year did construction begin on Casa de los Azulejos?

• 1888

• 1605

• 1793

• 1521

What can you do at the Palacio Postal?

• Dine at a rooftop restaurant

• Purchase stamps and send postcards

• Attend a traditional Mexican dance show

• Explore ancient Aztec ruins

What significant event damaged the Palacio Postal?

• Flooding in 1950

• The Mexican Revolution

• An earthquake in 1985

• A fire in 1920

What was Alameda Central Park originally?

• A royal garden for the Spanish viceroy

• A battlefield during the Mexican Revolution

• An Aztec marketplace

• The first university of the Americas

When was the Latin American Tower built?

• In 1821

• In 1975

• In 1900

• In 1956

What makes the Latin American Tower notable in terms of construction?

• It's the oldest building in Mexico City

• It's made entirely of gold

• It was the first skyscraper in the world

• It was the tallest building in Latin America when built

What is the Ballet Folklórico de México known for?

• Opera performances

• Traditional Mexican dances

• Modern dance

• Classical ballet