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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is a common natural occurrence in Mexico? | Earthquakes are a natural occurrence in Mexico. |
| Which vertical climate zone in Mexico is also known as "hot land"? | Tierra caliente is known as the "hot land". |
| Where is the center of Mexico's petroleum industry located? | The Gulf Coast region is the center of Mexico's petroleum industry. |
| Which body of water borders Mexico on the east? | The Caribbean Sea borders Mexico on the east. |
| Where is Mexico City located? | Mexico City is found in the valley of Mexico in central Mexico. |
| Which statement describes the Aztec? | The Aztec had a complex social and religious system. |
| Settlers from which country had the most wealth in colonial Mexico? | Settlers from Spain had the most wealth in Mexico. |
| Who is considered to be Mexico's "founding culture"? | The Olmec are considered to be Mexico's "founding culture". |
| During the colonial period, what was a major part of New Spain's economy? | Mining was a major part of New Spain's economy. |
| How did Mexico's constitution of 1917 affect workers? | Mexico's constitution of 1917 included giving workers more rights. |
| How has the transition to a largely industrial economy affected Mexico? | The standard of living going up was a result of Mexico's transition to an industrial economy. |
| Which artist's paintings celebrated Mexico's history and people? | The artist Diego Rivera celebrated Mexico's history and people in his paintings. |
| What type of government does Mexico have? | Mexico's government is a constitutional federal republic. |
| What percentage of Mexicans follow Catholicism? | Over 80 percent of Mexicans follow Catholicism. |
| Which environmental issue is the biggest challenge for Mexico City? | Air pollution is the biggest challenge for Mexico City. |
| Who led a small force of Spanish conquistadors to Mexico in 1520? | Hernan Cortes led a force of conquistadors to Mexico. |
| What is the capital city of the Aztec in central Mexico? | Tenochtitlan is the capital city of the Aztec in central Mexico. |
| Who led a rebellion in Mexico in 1810? | Miguel Hidalgo led a rebellion in Mexico in 1810. |
| Who was the dictator who ruled Mexico from 1877 to 1911? | Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico from 1877 to 1911. |
| Who was Mexico's first president of indigenous ancestry? | Benito Juarez was Mexico's first president of indigenous ancestry. |
| What is the blending of religious beliefs and practices? | The blending of religious beliefs and practices is syncretism. |
| What is a large painting made on a wall? | A mural is a large painting on a wall. |
| What is a traditional building material? | Adobe is a traditional building material. |
| What is a public square in the heart of a city? | A plaza is a public square in the heart of a city. |
| What is the immensely popular sport in Mexico? | Futbal is an immensely popular sport in Mexico. |