Mexico

2. These are lit around alters during Dia de los Muertos
4. The earliest known civilization of Mesoamerica
6. This movie is about a Mexican family and how Dia de los Muertos ties into family
10. This was the main cause for Mexico losing the Mexican-American War
11. This state was lost from Mexico in 1848 and had a gold rush in 1849
12. The Mexican-American War started because this state declared itself independent from both Mexico and the U.S.
13. A famous Mexican artist known for her self portraits

1. This tribe of Nahua people created an empire in the 1500s that is
3. This artist popularized murals in Mexico and married Frida Kahlo
5. This is left at alters as an offering to loved ones during Dia de los Muertos
7. This civilization created the most advanced language system in America prior to European invasion
8. Dia de los Muertos is called ________ in english
9. Calavera; a traditional item placed at alters during Dia de los Muertos made from sugar
10. This war lasted from 1946-1948 and led to the loss of California, Nevada, Utah, and more from Mexico