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Food which is commonly found in Mexico, includes chocolate, corn,chili,tabasco,peanuts,vanilla,beans,coconut and tomatoes. It is also considered to be one of the most spiced cuisine. They also use food from other countries such as lamb, beef and wine to make their unique traditional meals.
The most important historical holidays of Mexico are the following: • February 5th – Day of constitution • February 24th – the day of the national flag. • March 18th – Nationalisation of the petroleum industry. • May 1st – labour day. Etc.
The Mexican religion is called the Nahua religion. The Nahua were the first natives in Mexico. They worship several gods. The Mexican religion can also be compared to the Egyptian religion. This is because of their big knowledge of astronomy and mathematics. Now however, the Spanish arrived in Mexico bringing the catholic faith with them. This lead to removing of the two gods into one. Called the true God, which was announced by the Spanish king.
Being proud of their native heritage, Mexican people have preserved many of their ancestors possessions. Many of them are present in Mexican music, which resembles the music produced by the ancient Aztec's drums and ceremonies.
Before the arrival of the first Europeans the civilizations of ancient Mexico achieved important advances In military strategies, architecture, mathematics and agriculture. At the arrival of Hernan Cortes the natives of Mexico thought the Spaniards were sent by a god who helped the Aztecs in the battles with other tribes. However Cortes showed his intentions soon, and the war between the Aztecs and Spaniards began. After hundreds of years of Spanish domination the population of Mexico began to dream about having a country of their own. The process of organising Mexico wasn't easy. It too years of war to create peace.
PLTS EVALUATION I worked as a pair, we learnt that; We can work well with others to complete a task/ project well. We learnt how to reach agreements with others. Adapted our behaviour to suit different roles in situations.