Exploring Mexico's Geography and History

Which of the following is a major mountain range in Mexico?

• Andes

• Sierra Madre Oriental

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What body of water lies to the east of Mexico?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

Which peninsula is located in southeastern Mexico?

• Baja California

• Yucatán Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Arabian Peninsula

Who was the famous explorer that defeated the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which city is the capital of Mexico?

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• Mexico City

• Tijuana

What type of government does Mexico have?

• Monarchy

• Federal Republic

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

Which of the following was NOT a native tribe in early Mexico?

• Olmecs

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Incas

What is the name of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

• NAFTA

• EU

• ASEAN

• MERCOSUR

What is the primary economic activity for most people in Mexico?

• Mining

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River