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- 1. Multiple Choice
What early civilization did the Spanish conquer when they came to Mexico
Olmec
Aztec
Maya
Spanish
- 2. Multiple Choice
What natural resource, does Mexico produce more than any other country in the world?
Silver
Gold
Oil
Coal
- 3. Multiple Choice
What factor helps classify Mexico as a developing country?
High standard of living
An economy dependent on Tourism and Oil
High unemployment
Few political parties
- 4. Multiple Choice
One political party was elected in Mexico for 71 years until 2000 when which President took over?
Hernan Cortes
Miguel Hildalgo
Benito Juarez
Vincente Fox
- 5. Multiple Choice
In what part of Mexico are traditional languages and ways of life most common?
Southern
Central
Northern
Eastern
- 6. Multiple Choice
The fastest growing industrial centers lie?
Near Mexico City
Along the U.S. border
On the Yucatan Peninsula
On the Gulf Coast
- 7. Multiple Choice
Mexico experiences high inflation or?
high unemployment
Smog
A rise in prices that occurs when money loses its buying power
A dip in prices that occurs when money gains buying power
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are Mestizos?
Mix of African people and Spanish
Mix of Natives and Spanish
Mix of Natives and Africans
Native peoples
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is not a main industry in Mexico?
Oil
Fishing
Agriculture
Tourism
- 10. Multiple Choice
Many farmers in Mexico practice slash-and-burn farming, which is?
Planting crops twice a year
Planting crops during the hottest part of the year
Clearing forests to make land for planting
Planting in the forests
- 11. Multiple Choice
Mexico City, has a lot of smog that gets trapped by the surrounding mountains. What is smog?
Smoke and fog
A mixture of smoke, chemicals, and fog
A byproduct of farming
Healthy for the environment
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Olmec lived where in Mexico?
In central Mexico
On the Yucatan Peninsula
southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico
On the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
- 13. Multiple Choice
Many farmers export crash crops to the U.S., what are cash crops
Silver
Oil
Products like corn and avocados that are grown for profit
Products like corn and avocados that are grown for personal consumption
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are the names of the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges in Mexico?
Occidental, Oriental, Del Sur
Occidental, Rock Mountains, Alps
Occidental, Oriental, Andes
Occidental, Del Sure, Appalachian
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which ancient civilization is known for studying the stars and creating a detailed calendar?
Olmec
Maya
Aztec
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which ancient civilization is known for being the most powerful, wealthy, and building an empire through violent conquests?
Olmec
Maya
Aztec
- 17. Multiple Choice
Land surrounded by water on 3 sides
Peninsula
Missions
Mestizos
Haciendas
- 18. Multiple Choice
Church outposts in Northern Mexico.
Haciendas
Inflation
Empire
Missions
- 19. Multiple Choice
Large farm/ranch granted by the Spanish monarchy.
Haciendas
Inflation
Smog
Cash Crop
- 20. Multiple Choice
Foreign owned factories location
Smog
Inflation
Maquiladoras
Haciendas
- 21. Multiple Choice
Mexico's Coastal Regions and Aztec and Maya monuments attract many?
Immigrants
Farmers
Miners
Tourists
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