Mexico! 7.2 Vocab FHS

What term is used to describe a person of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry in Latin America?

• Conquistador

• Syncretism

• Mestizo

• Maquiladora

Which term refers to a Spanish conqueror in the Americas?

• Primate city

• Conquistador

• Megacity

• Free trade zone

What is the term for the blending of different cultural or religious traditions?

• Syncretism

• Extended family

• Gross domestic product

• Maquiladora

Which term describes a very large city, typically one with a population over 10 million?

• Primate city

• Megacity

• Free trade zone

• Extended family

What is a primate city?

• A city that is the largest in its country and disproportionately larger than any others

• A city with a large number of primates

• A city known for its ancient ruins

• A city with a significant manufacturing industry

What does GDP stand for?

• Gross Domestic Product

• General Domestic Policy

• Global Development Plan

• Government Defense Program

What is a maquiladora?

• A type of traditional Mexican dance

• A factory in Mexico run by a foreign company

• A popular Mexican dish

• A historical site in Mexico

What is a free trade zone?

• An area where goods can be imported, stored, and exported without customs duties

• A region where all trade is banned

• A zone where only local goods are sold

• A place where trade is regulated by the government