Week 11 Mexico 10/28-11/01 Test

Which mountain ranges are located in Mexico?

• Appalachian and Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental

• Andes and Alps

• Ural and Himalayas

What is the Yucatán Peninsula known for?

• Being a large desert

• Having the world's largest ocean

• Featuring dense jungles

• Hosting the tallest mountain in the world

Which body of water is located to the east of Mexico?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Indian Ocean

Which major river acts as a natural border between Mexico and the United States?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Nile River

Who was Hernan Cortes?

• An Aztec ruler

• A Mayan priest

• A Spanish explorer

• A Mexican president

What was one effect of the Columbian Exchange on Latin America?

• Introduction of native plants to Europe

• Spread of European diseases to Latin America

• Isolation of Latin American cultures

• Elimination of European animals

When did Mexico achieve independence from Spain?

• 1492

• 1821

• 1776

• 1914

What type of government does Mexico have today?

• Absolute monarchy

• Federal republic

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

What is a significant economic activity in Mexico?

• Mining for diamonds

• Producing electronics

• Farming and agriculture

• Manufacturing steel

What is one characteristic of a limited government?

• The leader has absolute power

• Rights are protected by a constitution

• There are no elections

• The government controls all businesses