10.1 Mexico

Open Ended

Bell Ringer Response.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Spanish conquest considered a significant event in shaping the society, economy, and government of modern Mexico?

• It led to the blending of indigenous and Spanish cultures, influencing language, religion, and traditions.

• It had no lasting impact on Mexico's development.

• It only affected Mexico's government, not its society or economy.

• It resulted in complete preservation of indigenous customs without change.

Multiple Choice

Which civilizations lived in Mexico before the arrival of Hernando Cortés in 1519?

• Aztecs, Toltecs, and Maya

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Incas and Olmecs

• Cherokee and Sioux

Multiple Select

Select all the changes that resulted from the 1917 Constitution in Mexico.

• Redistributed land to peasants

• Limited foreign control

• Established Catholicism as the state religion

• Ended Porfirio Díaz’s dictatorship

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reforms was introduced by Benito Juárez in the late 1850s?

• Redistribution of land to peasants

• Establishment of Catholic missions

• Dictatorship under Porfirio Díaz

• Building of Mexico City

Multiple Choice

Which historical event brought about the destruction of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán?

• La Reforma

• The Spanish Conquest

• The Mexican Revolution

• The 1917 Constitution

Open Ended

Describe the impact of the Spanish conquest on the Aztec civilization and the development of Mexico City.

Open Ended

THINK-PAIR-SHARE

What was the Spanish attitude toward Aztec culture?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the contributions of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to Mexican national identity?

• They were political leaders who led revolutions.

• Their art reflected national identity and history.

• They were architects who designed cathedrals.

• They introduced European art styles to Mexico.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are current challenges faced by Mexico's economy?

• Closing the gap between rich and poor

• Building a modern, industrial economy

• Increasing agricultural exports

• Balancing history and innovation in design

Multiple Choice

What is NAFTA?

• A trade agreement linking Mexico, the United States, and Canada

• A type of Mexican factory

• A city in Mexico

• A traditional Mexican food

Multiple Choice

What are the maquiladoras?

• Mix of Spanish & Native ancestry

• Estates or ranches

• Mexican factories

• A reform movement

Multiple Choice

Which Mexican states have a population of over 5 million according to the map?

• Jalisco and Mexico City

• Chihuahua and Sonora

• Guerrero and Oaxaca

• Baja California and Sinaloa

When a country has a majority of young people, it can be both an opportunity and a challenge. On the positive side, young people bring energy, creativity, and the potential for a strong future workforce that can grow the economy. However, too many young people can also create problems if there aren’t enough jobs, schools, or housing. The government must invest heavily in education and healthcare, and if young people can’t find opportunities, it can lead to frustration or social unrest.

Open Ended

Based on the population pyramid for Mexico in 2010, what can you infer about the country's age distribution? What are potential benefits and problems from it?

Multiple Choice

Which political party ruled Mexico for over 70 years, and what event marked the end of its monopoly on power?

• PRI; Election of Vicente Fox

• PAN; Election of Lazaro Cardenas

• PRI; Election of Porfirio Diaz

• PAN; Election of Benito Juarez

Multiple Choice

Whose election signaled the end of one-party rule in Mexico?

• Lazaro Cardenas

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

• Vicente Fox

Open Ended

Exit Ticket:

Explain one way Spanish Colonization continues to influence Mexico's culture or daily life today. Think about the languages spoken, food and religion in Mexico today.