Mexican History Review

Which civilization is known for its 365 day calendar, pyramids, advanced writing (hieroglyphics), and astronomical systems?

• Olmecs

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Spanish

What is the historical significance of the year 1821 in Mexico?

• Olmec civilization began

• Mayan civilization ended

• Aztec civilization began

• Mexican independence from Spain

Which ancient civilization created large stone statues, jewelry made of jade, and was the first to grow maize?

• Mayan

• Olmec

• Aztecs

• Mexica

Which ancient civilization was known as the Mexica, built large steeped pyramids, and arguably had the greatest impact on Mexico today of the ancient civilizations?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Mayans

• Inca

The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan is where what Mexican city lies?

• Mexico City

• Guadalajara

• Mexicali

• Monterrey

Who led a peasant revolt against Spain in 1810 before being executed?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

• Benito Juárez

What was one of the outcomes of Emiliano Zapata's revolt?

• Redistributed land and wealth more evenly

• Established a monarchy

• Increased taxes on the poor

• Built a new capital city

What was the initial cause of the Mexican revolt?

• Desire for independence from Spain

• Economic crisis

• Religious conflict

• Natural disaster

Place the following civilizations and events in chronological order:

• Aztecs/Mexica

• Mayans

• Mexican Independence

• Olmec

• Spanish Colonization

What war was ended by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and saw Mexico cede land to the U.S. including CA, AZ, NM, NV, and UT?

• Spanish American War

• Mexican-American War

• Mexican Civil War

• War for Texas Independence