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Mexico
Latin America
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the leader of the Mexican Government? | President |
| Where do most Mexicans live? | In the Central Plateau/Near Mexico City |
| How is the leader of the Mexican Goverment selected? | He/she is elected by the citizens |
| What country colonized Mexico? | Spain |
| What person helped lead Mexico to independence? | Miguel Hidalgo |
| Who were the indigenous (native) people of Mexico? | Aztecs |
| What are at least 3 reasons the Spanish defeated the Aztecs? | •Better Weapons •The Aztecs thought they were gods •Native enemies •Montezuma taken hostage •Disease |
| Who are the Zapatistas? | Mexican citizens who fight for the natives |
| Why are the Zapatistas against NAFTA? | They believe it will hurt poor native farmers |
| What is a conquistador? | A spanish explorer and soldier |
| What religion do most Mexicans practice today? | Roman Catholic |
| Providing workers with training is an example of what? | Investing in human capital |
| What three factors contribute to smog in Mexico city? | •Big population •Many factories and cars •Geography (between mountains) |
| Why would a US citizen need to exchange currency when traveling to Mexico? | The currencies do not have equal value (the dollar is worth more than the peso). |
| What is the purpose of NAFTA? | To increase trade between the US, Mexico and Canada (trade agreement) |
| Why do most Mexicans speak Spanish? | Because Mexico was colonized by Spain |
| If a country has a high literacy rate and invests in human capital and capital goods, what should happen to its GDP? | It should increase |
| What term describes a person who starts a business? | Entrepreneur |
| In what type of government does the legislature choose the leader of the government? | Parliamentary Democracy |
| In what type of government is power shared between the national and state governments? | Federal |
| In what type of government do a few people hold all the power? | Oligarchy |
| In what government does the central (national) government hold all the power? | Unitary |
| In what type of economy does the government make all decisions? | Command |
| In what economy do people barter? | Traditional |
| In what economy do citizens make some decisions and the government makes others? | Mixed |
| What trade barrier is a limit on imported goods | Quota |
| What trade barrier is a tax on imported goods? | Tariff |
| How can trade barriers benefit the citizens of a country? | They limit the goods being imported (brought into the country) from outside, therefore protecting the businesses and jobs of people in that country. |
| Which mountains are located on the coasts of Mexico? | Sierra Madres |
| What is the major environmental issue facing Mexico City? | Air pollution (smog) |
| From which country did Mexico gain independence? | Spain |
| Who was a Catholic priest that led a revolution against the Spanish in 1810? | Miguel Hidalgo (the 'Father of Independence") |
| Why is Mexco's govenment described as a Federal Republic? | Because Mexican citizens are free to elect their president |
| The religion and the language found in Mexico today are based on the fact that Mexico was _______________. | Colonized by Spain |
| Which river separates Mexico from the USA? | Rio Grande |
| In what direction is the Gulf of Mexico from Mexico? | East |
| What is the function of NAFTA? | forming trade agreements |
| NAFTA has been controversial in the US because | of the fear that US jobs will be lost |
| What keeps US companies from moving to Mexico? | certain production costs are higher in Mexico |
| Who was the leader of the Aztecs? | Montezuma |
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