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Horizontal 3. Copper Canyon 6. traditional food eaten in December 7. native peoples who lived in the Central Valley when Columbus arrived 8. Aztec city near where Mexico City is today 9. Mayan ruins on Caribbean coast 10. famous Mexican artist who painted many murals 11. one color on the flag 12. native peoples who lived in Yucatan Peninsula when Columbus arrived 13. flag 14. type of artwork on the library building of the National University 16. one color on the flag 17. nickname of the volcano

Vertical 1. 2-day celebration of the lives of family members who have died. 2. currency 4. one color on the Mexican flag 5. where Mexicans fought French on el 5 de mayo 6. celebration of Mexican Americans. Created to celebrate their Mexican heritage. 10. what Mexicans call the capital city 15. sauce made from chocolate, chili peppers, seeds and nuts and served over chicken or turkey