Alebrijes
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can understand the history and significante of alebrijes in Mexico.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the origin story of alebrijes, according to the video. Who is credited with their creation, and what inspired them?
2. According to Leonardo Linares Vargas, what are the four elements that should be represented in an alebrije, and how might these elements be incorporated into the design of the creature? Give an example of an alebrije incorporating these elements.
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