MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE

“Constantly responsible for what we form in our here and now”

NAME: Nathalya Alessandra Lazcano Victoria

In the previous file I did not answer exercise V question 1

Introduction:

As we are learning about diversity in Mexico it is important to know our country and to identify the things that
make our country as a diverse place on earth.

Field:
History 2

Topic: Why is Mexico a culturally diverse country?

DEADLINE: February 9th, 2024.

Title : Mexico Culture | Fun Facts About Mexico.

Link: https://youtu.be/FlzHvmWPJF0?si=bswP6O3Vm1_o6JDu

Objective: Students will recognize the cultural diversity of Mexico to appreciate its culture and will reflect on the
origin of cultural differences in Mexico today.

WATCH THE VIDEO AND ANSWER THE EXERCISES.

(Remember you must watch it as many times as you need it).

Also it is important for you to know that you must upload this research in Academic Platform in the indicated
date.
 I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1.- Do you feel proud of being Mexican? Why ?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Mention three things that come to mind when thinking about Mexico.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.- Mexico is considered one of the most populated countries. How many people live in Mexico?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.- Which country is Mexico famously bordered to the north?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.- Which countries is Mexico bordered to the south?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

II. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.

Caribbean Sea Capital North Pacific ocean 13th Gulf of Mexico

1.- Mexico has the __________________________________ to the west.

2.- Mexico has ____________________________________________ and ________________________________ to the east.

3.- Mexico is in _____________________________________ nor in the south.

4.- Mexico is the world´s _________________________ largest country in the world.

5.- City of Mexico is the ______________________________ and also the most populated city

3.- Illustrate three things that Mexico has related to economy, geography and social difference.
 III. COMPLETE THE CHART WITH THE INFORMATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL
CHARACTERISTICS IN THE CENTRAL PART, IN THE SOUTH AND EAST AND IN THE
NORTH.

CENTRAL PART SOUTH AND EAST NORTH

IV. LIST THE RESOURCES THAT MAKE MEXICO A RICH RESOURCE COUNTRY.

V. SELECT THE BEST OPTION.

1.- What holds up the economy of Mexico is……..

a) Tourism and financial sector b) oil

2.- ______________________ accounts only the 4% of the economy.

a) Farming b) Agriculture

3.- Three things that boost the economy in Mexico are……

a) Technology, finance and tourism b) Narcotraffic, delinquency and corruption

4.- Mexican Cuisine is famous for……….

a) Tortillas, tacos, tamales, enchiladas b) Pita bread, rice and sushi

5.- This group of people make the largest proportion in United States.

a) Mexican people b) African people.

6.- Which was the first group settled in Mexico before the Aztec Empire?
 a) Mayans b) The Spanish

7.- Who build the pyramids and temples in the 1300´S?

a) The Aztecs b) The Mayans

8.- How many years did the Spanish people reigned?

a) 2000 years b) 300 years

9.- Is one of the most famous tourist spots in the area today.

a) Mexico City b) Chichen Itza

10.- Listed as one of the most seven wonders of the world since 2007.

a) Chichen Itza b) Kukulkan´s Pyramid

11.- Two important parties in Mexico are………

a) Death´s day b) Mexican Independence and May 5 th.

I hope you enjoy solving this exercise!!! Miss Jessy