WorksheetsEl Zócalo
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
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
