Mexico

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How many people live in Mexico?

• 50 million people

• 25 million people

• More than 120 million

• 10 million people

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The capital of Mexico is ....

• Washington D.C.

• Mexico City

• Annapolis

• El Salvador

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Mexico City is one of the ____________ cities in North America.

• youngest

• fastest

• oldest

• shortest

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Most people in Mexico speak _______________?

• English

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

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Most of the people live in....

• forests

• cities

• oceans

• deserts

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What is the Eagle holding in his beak and claws?

• Snake

• Rat

• Sloth

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Mexico is on the continent of _______.

• North America
• Asia
• South America 

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What are the colors of the Mexican flag?

• Green, White, Red

• Red, White, Blue

• Yellow, Red, Black

• Orange, Green

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What bird is in the middle of the flag?

• A BIRD

• Falcon

• Eagle

• Pigen

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What is the English name for the Mexican Dia de los Muertos?

• Halloween
• Mother's Day
• Christmas
• Day of the Dead

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Which of the following is Mexico's flag?

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Mexico has _______ states.

• 25

• 31

• 42

• 50

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Which country is located to the north of Mexico?

• Costa Rica

• Belize

• The United States

• Peru

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Mexico borders:

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

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Use the climate map on page 144 to decide which two words BEST describe Mexico's climate?

• wet and dry

• cold and wet

• dry and cold

• wet and hot

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Which resource is often sold to the United States?

• silver

• oil

• gold

• water

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Which of the following resources is produced more in Mexico than anywhere else in the world?

• oil

• water

• silver

• gold

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What is/are proof that the Spanish influenced Mexico's culture?

• holidays

• buildings

• language

• religion

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Mexico City is one of the

• largest cities in the world.

• oldest cities in Europe.

• one of the world's lowest cities in elevation.

• cleanest cities in the Americas.

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How often do Mexicans elect a new President?

• every 5 years

• every 4 years

• every 6 years

• every 3 years

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What countries border Mexico to the south?

• Costa Rica and the United States

• Panama and Costa Rica

• Guatemala and Belize

• Belize and Panama

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Mexico is located ______ of the United States. 

• North 
• East
• South 
• West

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Mexico's 3 large mountain ranges are called the ________.

• Sierra Madre
• Rocky Mountains
• Mexican Plateau
• Valley of Mexico

​Another important resource is water. The refreshing water surrounding Mexico draws many tourists to the country’s scenic beaches. Unfortunately, drinking water is limited in many parts of Mexico. Water scarcity is a serious issue.

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Which resource is in the most need in Mexico?

• silver

• oil

• gold

• water

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During celebrations, Mexican children wear blindfolds and use a stick to try and break a container full of candies known as a _________. 

• Piñata 
• Burrito
• Challis 

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Mexico celebrates their Independence Day on _______

• January 1st 
• September 16th
• November 3rd 

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What types of landforms are in Mexico?

• Deserts 
• Mountains 
• Rainforests 
• All of these!

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What would you NOT find in Mexico

• Polar Bear

• Cactus

• Pyramid

• Mountians

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The large body of water on the the West side of Mexico is:

• Pacific Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico
• Gulf of California
• Rio Grande

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a river located in northern Mexico

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The body of water on the Eastern side of Mexico is:

• Pacific Ocean
• Lake Ontario
• Gulf of Mexico
• Gulf

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Mexico was once a colony of ________?

• Germany
• Great Britain 
• Spain
• Africa

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These states share a border with Mexico:

• California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico

• Florida, Alabama, Louisiana

• Georgia, South Carolina

• no states border Mexico

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The _______________ conquered the Aztecs.

• Americans

• English

• French

• Spanish

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In the Yucatan, you can visit pyramids of the ________.

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Toltec

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The currency of Mexico is the

• dollar

• peso

• rand

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Why do most Mexican's speak Spanish?

• Cortez came to Mexico from Spain

• The Mayans were Spanish

• The Aztecs were Spanish

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What's the name of the Aztec Capital?

• Texcoco

• Chinapa

• Templo Mayor

• Tenochtitlan

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What was the symbol for where the Aztecs needed to build their capital city?

• They saw an eagle on a cactus with a snake.

• A gold stick that was stuck in the ground.

• Lightning struck in the middle of a lake.

• A volcano erupted at the edge of the jungle.

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What Does Mexico Celebrate For people they have lost ?

• Christmas

• Halloween

• The Day Of The Dead

• Thanksgiving

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What is the most popular sport in Mexico?

• wrestling
• basketball
• tennis
• soccer

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The majority of people in Mexico follow which monotheistic religion?

• Judaism
• Catholicism
• Muslim
• Protestant

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A large painting made on a wall

• adobe
• sculpture
• mural
• plaza

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The trade agreement among Mexico, Canada,and the United States.

• Vera Cruz
• Megacity
• PRI
• NAFTA

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How is Mexico's system of government similar to the United States system of government? 

• They both have 2 branches of government
• The president serves a single term of 6 years
• They both have 3 branches of Government
• The president serves a 4 year term with the possibility of serving a second 4 year term

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what is in the main animal in the flag

• eagle

• bear

• snake