Mexico

Question 0

Tenochititlan

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Ancient city built by the Aztecs. Is now currently Mexico City.

Question 1

Huipil

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Indigenous Mexican name for the unisex T-shaped tunic

Question 2

Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Mexican name for the Virgin Mary

Question 3

Las Casta de La Nueva Espana

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The conquering Spanish issue guidelines on a caste system based upon race and ethnicity to determine rights in what’s now Mexico

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Sombrero

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Hat that was derived from Emiliano Zapata. Has wide brim and has become the distinctive hat shape associated with Mexico. Comes in felt and straw form and is a distinct expression of Mexican culture.

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Emiliano Zapata

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Galvanizing figure of the Mexican Civil War. He does before it’s over and dressed similar to a gaucho. People were inspired by his dress and so dressed like him and were called “zapatistas”. What these zapatistas wore is what we associate with traditional Mexican dress.

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Sarape (aka serape)

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Rectangular shawl usually worn by men. Typically worn over one shoulder and folded in half. Worn in Mexico. Patterns woven on the warp. Virtually always involves stripes with a diamond motif and it ends with the weft ends ending in fringe (self-fringe)

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Rebozo

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Big shawl with fringe that are applied tassels. Commonly a solid color. Female garment.

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Frida kahlo

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Wife of Diego Rivera. Brings Mexican style to North America and Europe. Has mild impact in fashion and her jewelry got copied.

Question 9

Dia des Muertos

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The first of November. Means “the day of the dead”. It’s a celebration the day after Halloween. Skeleton motif. Decorate graves of relatives with figurines. Has big inspiration on tattoo art. Wear special outfits.