Chapter 5: Mexico

2. / Indian civilization that settled in the high Central Plateau of Mexico and became known as the Aztecs.
3. / Early Indian civilization that were farmers and mathematicians in the rain forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.
7. / The Indian people of Tenochtitlan.
9. farming / A type of farming where crops are grown to produce only enough food to sustain a family's needs.
11. / This part of the legislature approves or disapproves treaties and presidential appointments.
12. de Mayo / Mexican holiday celebrated on May 5th to remember an important battle in 1862 against the French.
14. family / A family that includes aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
15. Orozco / Other mestizo artist that paints murals to identify the past and future of Mexican people and culture.
16. of Institutional Revolution / The main political party in Mexico.
18. / A person of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.
19. / The number of years served in a Mexican presidential term.
20. / A product developed from petroleum.
24. area / A large city and the smaller towns surrounding it.
26. / A culture that has developed systems of government, religion, and learning.
27. farming / A type of farming where crops are grown for profit or export.
29. of Deputies / This part of the legislature is responsible for elections and passing laws.

1. economy / The type of economy that Mexico has.
4. / The official language of Mexico.
5. / A farmer in a Mexican village.
6. / This executive position can remove local officials from office in Mexico.
8. Rivera / Mestizo artist that paints murals to identify the past and future of Mexican people and culture.
10. / Former city of the Aztecs that is now Mexico City.
13. Chavez / Indian composer.
17. Cortes / Spanish conquistador that wrote a letter to King Charles V detailing his perspective of Tenochtitlan.
21. of American States / The Latin American organization that Mexico is very active in.
22. Day / Major Mexican holiday celebrated on September 16th.
23. Nations / The world's largest international organization that Mexico is a part of.
25. Catholic / The main religion in Mexico.
28. City / What is the capital of Mexico?
30. / A large work of art painted on building walls.