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**Cultura Viva: Mexico** Pgs: 101 & 109 & 123 The Mexican Culture has changed drastically throughout the 20th century. Most Mexicans live in the cities of Mexico such as Monterrey, Mexico City, as well as Cancun. Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world with twenty million inhabitants. The modern life is displayed in Mexico by its means of transportation and its "majestic skyscrappers". In Mexico there history is portrayed through their many museums and universities. Mexico has many cities that are dedicated to tourists. Some cities for their deep historic background and some for their beautiful beaches and vacationing spots. Mexicos has a very diverse cultural past. The first inhabitants landed there over twelve thousand years ago. In 1325 the Aztecs founded the city of Tenochtitlan which is now Mexico City. Art and architecture is big in Mexcio, wether its in the ruins of ancient civilization, the pyramids of the Aztecs or more modern day art it is enjoyed greatly. Some famous artists in Mexico include Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Jose Clamente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros they helped mold art in Mexicos past. Shopping on the streets of Mexico is a major part in its culture. When you go to the big cities in Mexico they have many street vendors and market type shopping sites you can attend. In Mexico while you shop you can bargin the seller for a better price thats the way shopping is done. There are many pawn shops with homeade jewlrey, artwork, and many crafty items that are sold. The Mexican culture is very different from our way of life in America. Mexico takes much pride in its past and their historic way of life although they have many modern day things as well.

Historic Sites of Mexico Mexican Culture

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Mexican Culture

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**VOCABULARIO I**

el apartamento-apartment el monumento-monument el policía-police officer la oficina de correos-post office la catedral-cathedral la carretera-road la estacíon-station el aeropuerto-airport la esquina-corner el puente-bridge la cuadra-city block la torre-tower la iglesia-church

**VOCABULARIO II**

la zapatería -shoe store la vitrina-store window la papelerí a-paper store el almacen-department store la fruterí a-fruit store la dulcerí a-candy or sweets store la panaderí a-bread store la florerí a-flower shop la heladerí a-icecream parlor

click the link below to help you on your vocabulary. "[]"



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