Cuernavaca

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Cuernavaca?Morelos, Mexico
2. How many people live in Cuernavaca?Approximately 341,000 people (city proper)
3. How big is Cuernavaca?Approximately 151.3 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Cuernavaca?Capital and largest city of the state of Morelos
5. What language do people speak in Cuernavaca?Spanish
6. What does the name "Cuernavaca" mean?The name comes from the Nahuatl word "Cuauhnāhuac," which means "surrounded by or close to trees." The city’s coat‑of‑arms shows a tree to represent this meaning.

Mesoamerican civilization: A complex network of ancient cultures in North and Central America, characterized by shared traits like monumental architecture, sophisticated calendars, and distinct religious practices.
Olmec: Considered the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica, known for colossal head sculptures, jade carvings, and early forms of writing and calendrics.
Nahuatl: A Uto-Aztecan language spoken by indigenous peoples of Mexico, notably the Aztecs, and still maintained by significant communities today.
Hispanicized: Adapted or modified to conform to Spanish language, culture, or customs, often occurring during periods of colonization.