Totonac

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/totonac

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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

1. How big is Totonac?Reside in the states of Veracruz, Puebla, and Hidalgo, Mexico
2. What is the architectural associations?Considered potential builders of El Tajín and claimed to have constructed Teotihuacán
3. What is the cultural significance?Represent a vital Indigenous cultural group contributing to Mexico's diverse heritage
4. Who are the Totonac people?The Totonac are an Indigenous group from Mexico. They are known for building ancient cities and for making vanilla.
5. What famous ancient city did the Totonac help build?The Totonac helped build El Tajín, famous for its Pyramid of the Niches. They also say they built Teotihuacán.

Mesoamerica: A historical region and cultural area in the Americas that extends roughly from central Mexico to northern Central America.
Pre-Columbian Civilizations: The Indigenous societies that flourished in the Americas before the arrival of European explorers and colonizers.
Terroir: The environmental factors that affect a crop's characteristics, including soil, climate, and topography.
Indigenous Sovereignty: The right of Indigenous peoples to govern themselves and control their own lands and resources.