Central America/Mexico

Most Central American economies are primarily based on…

• Industry

• Agriculture/Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What river borders a large portion between Mexico and the U.S.?

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Santiago River

What is the name of the peninsula(s) in Mexico?

• Yucatán

• Sonoran

• Baja California

• Nicoya

What are the major mountain ranges in Mexico called (i.e., Mother Ranges)?

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Madres

Who was the major colonizing force in Mexico and most of Central America?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

What Central American country was the center and/or basis of Mayan civilization?

• Haiti

• Costa Rica

• Panama

• Guatemala

These 2 exports were the basis of many Central American economies.

• Vehicles

• Bananas

• Electronics

• Coffee

Which of the following are significant struggles that Mexico faced after gaining its independence?

• The Mexican state of Tejas (i.e., Texas) gained its independence from Mexico

• Mexican Civil War in the mid-1800s

• Engaged in border disputes and warfare with the United States

• Fended off a French invasion and occupation of Mexico

What was the prominent religion of the Spanish?

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

How was Porfirio Díaz ousted from power in Mexico?

• Through a peaceful election process

• Through an armed rebellion/revolution

• By negotiation and diplomatic pressure from foreign powers

• Due to his voluntary resignation for health reasons