The History of Mexico

What advanced fields of study were the Mayans known for?

• Economics and Sociology

• Biology and Chemistry

• Astronomy and Mathematics

• Physics and Geology

Which sport did the Mayans play that could end in injury or death?

• Basketball

• Wrestling

• Soccer

• Pok-a-Tok

What catastrophic events contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Massive floods

• Famine, smallpox, and betrayal

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

Who called for Mexican independence from Spanish rule?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Benito Juarez

• Pancho Villa

What was the outcome of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's uprising?

• He was captured and killed

• Temporary governance change

• Successful independence without conflict

• Establishment of a new religion

What was a major cause of dissatisfaction leading to the Mexican Revolution?

• Lack of natural resources

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasions

• Economic inequality

What was the primary reason for economic discontent under Porfirio Diaz?

• Forced labor systems

• Focus on cash crops

• Excessive military spending

• High taxes on the poor

What event triggered the Mexican-American War?

• Naval blockade of Mexican ports

• Trade disagreements

• Disputes over the Texas border

• The annexation of California

How did the U.S. acquire land north of the Rio Grande?

• Through a treaty with European powers

• As a result of the Mexican-American War

• By purchasing from Mexico

• Through diplomatic negotiations

This is the capital, ​ (a)   , of the ​ (b)   civilization in the Valley of Mexico.

• Tenochtitlan
• Aztec
• Maya
• Inca
• Cuzco
• Tikal