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Chicano Heritage coloring book, probably 1970s
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SYMBOL OF THREE CULTURES- Page 15 Themes New mexico's culture includes the Spanish, Mexican and the Indian Background Information The Aztecs founded their city, Tenochtitlan, where they saw an eagle on top of a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. The eagle has come to represent Mexico. In this picture, it is in the middle. The Zia Indians represent the Indian part of New Mexico's cultural heritage with their symbol of the sun. New Mexico's flag is red and yellow, also the color of Spain's flag. This represents the European/Spanish element of the state. Key Words flag--la bandera, yellow--amarillo symbol--el simbolo, red, rojo, colorado eagle--el aquila, sun--el sol snake--la vivora 59
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SYMBOL OF THREE CULTURES- Page 15 Themes New mexico's culture includes the Spanish, Mexican and the Indian Background Information The Aztecs founded their city, Tenochtitlan, where they saw an eagle on top of a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. The eagle has come to represent Mexico. In this picture, it is in the middle. The Zia Indians represent the Indian part of New Mexico's cultural heritage with their symbol of the sun. New Mexico's flag is red and yellow, also the color of Spain's flag. This represents the European/Spanish element of the state. Key Words flag--la bandera, yellow--amarillo symbol--el simbolo, red, rojo, colorado eagle--el aquila, sun--el sol snake--la vivora 59
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