Mexico Vocabulary Test

a republic in North America that was once ran by the Mayan and Aztec civilizations before being conquered by Spain in the 1500s; gained independence in 1821

• Mexico

• Cancun

• Mayans

• Aztecs

city of southeast Mexico on the northeast tip of the Yucatán Peninsula; the barrier island is a popular Caribbean resort

• Mexico

• Cancun

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

Mesoamerican Indians reigning over Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize from 300 AD – 900 AD

• Cherokee

• Choctaw

• Mayans

• Incas

a historic site for the ancient Mayan culture

• Mexico

• Sierra Madre

• Mexico City

• Yucatan Peninsula

capital city of Mexico

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

• Cancun

• Cabo San Lucas

the official currency used in Mexico

• Dollar

• Peso

• Yen

• Euro

Latin American term for politician

• Presidente

• Senator

• Consulate

• Politicos

the North American Free Trade Agreement; members are US, Canada, and Mexico

• NAFTA

• European Union

• World Trade Organization

• Adobe

peace treaty between the US and Mexico that ended the Mexican-American War

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of US-Mexico

• Treaty of the Alamo

the name of the six-year administration of Mexican presidents

• Cabinet

• Parliament

• Sexenio

• Congress