Quizizz Ch. 3 Sect. 2: History of Mexico / Aztecs Practice Test

A Spanish soldier-explorer

• conquistador

• emperor

• peninsular

• criollos

The first Native American civilization to arise in Mexico was the _____.

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Yucatan

Which ancient civilization excelled at astronomy?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Yucatan

Which of the following statements best describes Mexican history?

• After Mexico gained independence, all land was taken from the wealthy and given to the poor.

• The Mexican people benefited greatly from foreign companies doing work in Mexico.

• After the Mexican Revolution, there were many reforms that helped the poor.

• Power and wealth remained in the hands of a small group, while many people remained poor.

Aztec language that contributed many words to modern Spanish

• Peninsular

• Mestizo

• Nahuatl

• Criollo

What religion did many Mexicans convert to during Spanish rule?

• Protestant

• English

• Catholic

• Buddhism

What leader invaded Spain, which led to Mexican Independence in 1821?

• Cortes

• Porfirio Diaz

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilian