Mexico

Where is the Rio Grande located?

• Along the northern border of Mexico
• Along the southern border of Mexico
• Along the eastern border of Mexico
• Along the western border of Mexico

Which body of water is found along the eastern border of Mexico?

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

Where do most people live in Mexico?

• In the northern desert areas
• In the Central Plateau
• In the eastern peninsula
• In the coastal beaches region

Why do most people in Mexico live in Mexico City?

• This region offers the lowest taxes.
• This region offers the most fertile farmland.
• This region offers the least housing.
• This region offers the most sports and recreation.

What was the contribution of Hernan Cortes?

• He was the Aztec emperor when the Spanish conquistadors arrived.
• He was the King of Spain who sent the conquistadors to Mexico.
• He was the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztecs.
• He was the replacement for Montezuma after he was captured by the Spanish.

If Mexico has a federal government, then which of these describes the distribution of power?

• Power is shared by the states and the central government.
• The central government holds all the power over the states.
• The states have all the power to control the central government.
• Power is held by one central authority, not the states.

A large mountain range on the Western side of Mexico is called:

• Del Sur
• Oriental
• Occidental
• Yucatan

The tropical region in the southern tip of Mexico is:

• Baja California
• Occidental
• Yucatan Peninsula
• Central Plateau

The large area between the 2 major mountain ranges in Mexico that is mostly shrub land and dry is called:

• Occidental
• Yucatan
• Mexican Plateau
• Rio Grande River

The National capitol city of all of Mexico is:

• Guadalajara
• Mexico City
• Rio Grande
• Monterrey