11-1 The Cultures of Mexico

For centuries, Mexico was the home of advanced, ancient __________________ civilizations.

• maquiladoras

• urban

• rural

• Native American

Poor farmers are known as?

• maquiladoras

• campesinos

• indigenous

• emigrant

Some Mexicans living near the border with the United States work in______________________, or factories owned by U.S companies.

• campesinos

• indigenous

• maquiladoras

• rural

Some Mexicans and Central Americans move, or _______________ , to the U.S. each year.

• indigenous

• injustice

• urban

• emigrate

Some Mexicans live in _____________, or countryside, areas.

• urban

• rural

• business

• injustice

Many young people in Mexico move to _____________ areas to find work.

• urban

• campesinos

• rural

• indigenous

Which of the following statements best describes the ancestry of most people of Mexico?

• People of Mexico are of African ancestry.

• People of Mexico are of Spanish ancestry.

• People of Mexico are of Native American ancestry.

• People of Mexico have both Spanish and indigenous ancestors.

Why have thousands of young people in Mexico and Central America been moving from the countryside to cities?

• to escape unfair treatment

• because population growth had led to a job shortage in rural areas.

• to play professional soccer

• because a lower population has led to a job shortage in rural areas

What religion is practiced by most people in Mexico?

• Judaism

• Protestantism

• Islam

• Catholicism

Which of the following describes the way of life for wealthy people living in the cities of Mexico?

• shortage of housing

• similar to wealthy North Americans

• shortage of jobs & food.

• similar to wealthy Spaniards