Topic 3, Lesson 6 Quiz

What is the most densely settled area in Mexico?

• The Yucatan Peninsula

• The Central Plateau

• Along the US/Mexico Border

• On the southern border

Why do most people live where they do in Mexico?

• they can buy all of their food there

• the tourism is good

• the climate is good for farming

• the tropical climate

More than three-quarters of Mexicans live in cities. The capital and largest city is

• Mexico City

• Monterrey

• Guadalajara

• Toluca

Why do people live in cities?

• to get away from people

• for cleaner air

• for farm land

• for growing job opportunities

Where do most people live in Panama?

• Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

• Along the coast of the Pacific Ocean

• Along the Panama Canal

• Along the northern border

Why do people leave Mexico and Central America?

• Poverty

• Violence and Crime

• Lots of job opportunities

• Unhappy with the government

What is the movement of people from their homeland to other places called?

• diaspora

• displacement

• cultural diffusion

• mestizo

The spread of cultural traits is called

• diaspora

• displacement

• social diffusion

• cultural diffusion

Mexico's culture combines elements from which two cultures?

• American

• Mexican Indian

• Spanish

• Columbian

On October 12, Mexican celebrate Dia de la Raza, or ___________, which celebrates the contributions that all peoples have made to Mexican culture.

• Day of the Dead

• Race Day

• Independence Day

• Revolution Day