Mexico: History and Culture

Which early culture in Mexico built temples and giant statues in small villages?

• Olmec

• Aztecs

• Maya

• Incas

What did the Maya civilization study and develop?

• Metalworking

• Agricultural techniques

• Shipbuilding

• Detailed calendar

Which city served as the capital of the Aztec empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

Who ruled Mexico for almost 300 years before independence was achieved?

• Portugal

• France

• England

• Spain

Which country did Texas join after breaking away from Mexico?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• United States

• Canada

What language do most Mexicans speak due to Spanish influence?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• German

What is the purpose of the holiday 'Day of the Dead' in Mexico?

• Remember and honor dead ancestors

• Honor living ancestors

• Celebrate a harvest festival

• Celebrate independence

Which early crop was domesticated by people in Mexico?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Barley

• Rice

What did the Aztecs force other people to provide for sacrifice to their gods?

• Food

• Clothing

• War captives

• Gold

What did the Spanish and American Indian peoples mix after the Spanish conquest?

• Crops

• Religions

• Cultures

• Languages