The Peninsulares were born in Spain

The Meztizos were products of Spanish soldiers and Indian women.

The indigenous peoples of Mexico were descendants of Spanish conquistadors.

The Virgen de Guadalupe failed to draw the Indian population to the Catholic Church.

Miguel Hidalgo orchestrated the successful conclusion of the Mexican War for Independence by signing the Plan de Iguala.

Los Ninos de Heroes fought bravely against Spanish forces at the Castile de Chapultapec.

During the Texas Revolution, 300 Americans would be executed at the Battle of the Alamo.

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was captured at the Rio Grande in 1836

The Criollos were of Spanish blood but born in Mexico and held 2nd tier positions

Under the encomienda system, the Spanish would enslave the natives and ruthlessly force them to work

La Raza refers to the nobility of Spain

Learned culture is inherently part of a person's genetic make up

The Mayans developed the mathematical concept of zero

Agustin Iturbide was a strong advocate of the Queretaro Literary Club

The Holy Office of Inquisition questioned Miguel Hidalgo on his views of the Virgin Mary

The Criollos strongly supported the mob violence against the Peninsulares since the Criollos despised this class's monopoly of power.

Polk sent Zachary Taylor to Mexico City in an attempt to purchase California and New Mexico from Mexico.

The Grito de Dolores would mark the beginning of the Mexican independence movement.

The Castle of Chapultapec would become the scene of youthful heroism.

The Land Act of 1856 guaranteed protection for the Californios and their land.

The Spanish brought with them a unique form of language called Nahautl which natives such as the Aztecs would later adopt

Moises Austin would bring American families into Texas in 1823

Joaquin Murrieta became a fugitive on the run in Texas after killing a law-enforcement officer.

Gregorio Cortez avenged the death of his brother and raping of his wife by becoming an outlaw against Anglo settlers in the foothills of the San Joaquin Valley.

Winfield Scott would "win" the battle to capture Mexico City.

Jose Morelos would join forces with Agustin Iturbide and force the Viceroy of New Spain to resign his post.

La Malinche would translate for Moctezuma when Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan.

La Noche Triste was a sad event for the Spanish but a happy one for the Aztecs

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo would see Spain recognize Mexico as and independent nation.

Wealthy Californios would often marry off their daughters to Anglo settlers in the 1800s.

The economic infrastructure that was established in the late 1800s came largely as a result of Mexican labor.

The vaqueros of the Southwest largely inherited their techniques and lifestyles from the American cowboys.

Due to their darker skin color, the Meztizos would find themselves at the bottom of society in New Spain.

Miguel Hidalgo taught his parishioners not only matters of religion, but skills to improve their economic well-being as well.

The original date for which the Mexican independence movement was to be unleashed was Dec 8, 1810, but was moved to September 16, 1810.

In his famous "Grito de Dolores", Miguel Hidalgo was quoted as saying, "Death to the Gachupines!"

Ferdinand VII's agreement to a constitutional monarchy in Spain inspired the Criollos to join the independence movement in Mexico.

The Plan de Iguala paved the way for Agustin Iturbide to become Mexico's leader.

The Treaty of Cordoba established the independence of Mexico from Spain.

The independence of Mexico marked a dramatic change for equality and prosperity for all in Mexico.

Texas was already heavily populated when Austin led American families into Texas.

The Americans that moved to Texas largely remained Protestant and failed to learn Spanish.

In 1830, the US halted Mexican immigration into Texas.

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna led Mexican troops to San Antonio to crush American resistance in 1836.

After Texas gained its independence, it immediately became a state of the US.

In the course of the US Mexican War, Stephen Kearney captured New Mexico and the lowermost part of Calfornia, while Zachary Taylor captured Monterrey, California.

The Californios would often become victims of Anglo hatred during the days of the Calfornia Gold Rush.

The region of Sonora, Mexico was named after the mining town of Sonora, California.

Land ownership of the Californios was often jeopardized by Anglo squatters.

Central America is also sometimes called Mesoamerica. What does Mesoamerica mean?

What was the result of mastering agriculture?

The Mayans were great with math and created the concept of what number?

Which pyramids can be found in Teotihuacan?

Olmec civilization was

Olmecs carved large .....

Which Conquistador led the conquest of the Aztecs?

What is the name for the wealthy, Spanish- born citizens who settled in New Spain?

What Spaniards were born in the New World and held important positions...but not the most important ones?

What religion is represented mainly in mexico?

Why are celebrations important in Mexican Culture?

The vaquero learned the custom and skills of cattle herding from American cowboys.

Under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexicans became US citizens.

White settlers would often have their daughters intermarry with wealthy Californios.

Whereas Gregorio Cortez became a fugitive in California, Joaquin Murrieta became a fugitive in Texas.

Mexican backbreaking labor contributed to the building of the Southwest.