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Match

Match the following

• corn

• transfer ownership of a business to the government

• movement that questioned the rule of the king

• to rule or have power over

• to meet some of the wishes of

maize

nationalize

Enlightenment

dominate

accomodate

• maize

• nationalize

• Enlightenment

• dominate

• accomodate

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Two people who led a Mexican revolt for independence; both were captured and executed (choose two)

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Jose Morelos

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilian

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The French Emperor who invaded Spain in the 1800s

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Maximilian

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Match

Match the following

• agreement in which Mexico agreed to give the U.S. one-third of its territory

• a period of armed rebellion in Mexico, fighting for reform

• political group in Mexico which backed social reform

• this links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

Mexican Cession

Mexican Revolution

Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

Panama Canal

• Mexican Cession

• Mexican Revolution

• Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

• Panama Canal

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Leader/President of Mexico (choose two)

• Benito Juarez (1861)

• Porfirio Diaz (1870-1911)

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Miguel Hidalgo

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laid the groundwork for the revolt that led to Mexico's independence from Spain?

• the expansion of trade

• the Mexican Cession

• the conquest of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte

Multiple Choice

In the late 1900s, conflict broke out in Central American countries such as Guatemala and Nicaragua as people fought to overthrow

• colonial rulers

• dictatorships

• monarchies

Multiple Choice

How did the Mexico's new constitution in 1917 aim to change Mexican life?

• It gave more land to farmers and more rights to workers.

• It gave citizens strong representation in government.

• It established a dictatorship with one strong ruler.

Multiple Choice

What describes current Central America's countries in the 1820s?

• They became colonies of the United States.

• They broke away from Mexico.

• They won independence from Spain.

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The immediate cause of the Mexican Revolution of 1910

• Spanish domination

• widespread poverty

• the building of the Panama Canal

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Which state was part of the Mexican Cession?

• Maryland

• California

• Florida

• Rhode Island

Match

Match the following

• corn

• transfer ownership of a business to the government

• movement that questioned the rule of the king

• to rule or have power over

• to meet some of the wishes of

maize

nationalize

Enlightenment

dominate

accomodate

• maize

• nationalize

• Enlightenment

• dominate

• accomodate

Multiple Select

Two people who led a Mexican revolt for independence; both were captured and executed (choose two)

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Jose Morelos

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilian

Multiple Choice

The French Emperor who invaded Spain in the 1800s

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Maximilian

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Match

Match the following

• agreement in which Mexico agreed to give the U.S. one-third of its territory

• a period of armed rebellion in Mexico, fighting for reform

• political group in Mexico which backed social reform

• this links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

Mexican Cession

Mexican Revolution

Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

Panama Canal

• Mexican Cession

• Mexican Revolution

• Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

• Panama Canal

Multiple Select

Leader/President of Mexico (choose two)

• Benito Juarez (1861)

• Porfirio Diaz (1870-1911)

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Miguel Hidalgo

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laid the groundwork for the revolt that led to Mexico's independence from Spain?

• the expansion of trade

• the Mexican Cession

• the conquest of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte

Multiple Choice

In the late 1900s, conflict broke out in Central American countries such as Guatemala and Nicaragua as people fought to overthrow

• colonial rulers

• dictatorships

• monarchies

Multiple Choice

How did the Mexico's new constitution in 1917 aim to change Mexican life?

• It gave more land to farmers and more rights to workers.

• It gave citizens strong representation in government.

• It established a dictatorship with one strong ruler.

Multiple Choice

What describes current Central America's countries in the 1820s?

• They became colonies of the United States.

• They broke away from Mexico.

• They won independence from Spain.

Multiple Choice

The immediate cause of the Mexican Revolution of 1910

• Spanish domination

• widespread poverty

• the building of the Panama Canal

Multiple Choice

Which state was part of the Mexican Cession?

• Maryland

• California

• Florida

• Rhode Island

Reorder

Put the groups in order of who ruled the area that is now Mexico from the earliest to the most recent.

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Spanish

• Mexicans

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Open Ended

Why are the Caribbean Islands more diverse than Mexico and Central America?

Reorder

Put the groups in order of tried to create the Panama Canal from the earliest to the most recent.

• Spain

• France

• United States

1

2

3

• 1
• 2
• 3

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What two Central American countries remained peaceful while others were involved in civil wars?

• Puerto Rico

• Belize

• Costa Rica

• Panam

Multiple Choice

Who became the leader of Cuba after a revolution in 1959?

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• Vicente Fox

• Manuel Noriega

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Why did the king of Spain want to create the Panama Canal.

• faster trip for gold and silver

• faster trip to get to great beaches

• sailing advantage for race around the world

• military advantage over Portugese

Dropdown

The numbers of​

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people of the Caribbean ​

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after the arrival of ​

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because of disease, overwork, and ​

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.

Open Ended

Describe the Columbian Exchange and give examples of items that were brought to the Americas and items that were brought to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Dropdown

Central America gained ​

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soon after​

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. They first united to form one​

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, but by 1840 they had separated into ​

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independent countries.

Open Ended

What are three factors that led the French to abandon the effort to build the Panama Canal in 1888?

Open Ended

(Skip this question so that you can answer it last.)

What other information do you have about the history of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands that was not a part of the quiz?

Multiple Choice

Why would Central America and the Caribbean be a good place to grow crops?

• It has a lot of minerals.

• It has a lot of energy resources.

• It has rich volcanic soil.

• The climate is cool and dry.

Multiple Choice

In the 1500s, ______ conquered and controlled most of Central America.

• the United States

• the French

• the English

• the Spanish

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Who built large pyramids and temples during the early history of Central America?

• The Maya

• The Conquistadors

• The Europeans

• The Inca

Multiple Choice

The rainforests in this region provide which important export?

• cotton

• coffee

• sugarcane

• timber

Multiple Choice

The native population in the Caribbean decreased due to

• fighting Europeans

• starvation

• overwork

• disease

Multiple Choice

For what purpose did Mexican cities and towns first develop?

• to serve farming populations

• to create more products

• to provide for industries

• to provide apartments

The most densely populated area is the Central Plateau. the rich soils here promote farming. Much of Mexico is arid or semiarid, making farming difficult. Mexico's first cities developed to serve farming populations, so that is where most people live today.

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Multiple Choice

What has helped lead to the recent rise in the population of Mexican cities near the U.S. border?

• conflict at the border

• job opportunities in this area

• lack of food sources at the border

• Mexico City is located there

Many Cities along the United States-Mexico border have grown rapidly in recent years. Many jobs have become available in this region. This is a major pull factor.

Urban areas are more modern and reflect the influence of global culture. Rural areas remain more isolated and traditional.

Multiple Choice

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and is located in the central plateau. It is one of the most _ city in the world.

• advanced

• technological

• urban

• populous

Mexico City is considered a Mega City - having a population of more than 10 million people.

Multiple Choice

Why do people live at higher altitudes (elevations) in Central America?

• They like snow

• They are cooler than the tropical coast

• High elevations mean more jobs

• There is less oxygen

Most of the largest cities in Central American countries are in the highland areas.

Due to being near the equator, the climate is tropical and very hot. The higher elevations or altitudes make it a more tolerable climate.

Panama is the exception to this - most people live near the Panama Canal because of the job opportunities.​

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Why do some people in Mexico and Central America migrate to other places?

• poverty

• violence

• job opportunites

• crime

Diaspora - movement of people from their homeland to other places.

Many immigrants leave their homelands in search of jobs to provide a better life for their families. Some take their families to new places for safety or to escape corrupt governments.

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What causes cultural diffusion?

• People moving from one place to another, bringing their traditions with them

• People staying in their home country and focusing on their traditions

Cultural diffusion - the spread of cultural traits.

When people move from other lands to new places, they bring their culture with them. This can create blended cultures. Mexico's culture combines elements from Spanish and Mexican Indian cultures.

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What languages do most Mexican's speak that reflects their cultural backgrounds?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Nahuatl

• English

Most people in Mexico speak Spanish, but many speak Nahuatl or other Native American languages as well. This reflects the blending of their two cultures (Spain and Native Americans like the Aztec).

Central American countries mainly speak Spanish with the exception of Belize, which was a British colony. Most Guatemalans speak a Mayan language at home, but learn Spanish in school.

Multiple Choice

The most commonly practiced religion in Mexico and Central America is...

• Protestant Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Roman Catholic Christianity

Most people practice the Roman Catholic faith (which is also the most common in Spain), a few are beginning to practice Protestant Christianity. Many also blend pre-Christian traditions with their religion.

​For example - The Day of the Dead, or el dia de los muertos, a Mexican holiday.

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Cultural diffusion can be seen in

• art

• food

• language

• clothing

The art of Mexico and Central America contains influences from pre-Spanish civilizations, Spanish styles, and art styles from the many African slaves that entered their civilization during colonization.

Foods also blended with colonization and can be seen in cultural foods today