North America Today: Mexico

What year did native people create empires before?

• 1521

• 1621

• 1721

• 1821

What is the largest group in Mexico called, which consists of Mexicans of mixed ancestry?

• Mestizos

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Incas

What percentage of people in Mexico are Roman Catholic?

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

• 90 percent

• 100 percent

What celebration in Mexico mixes native and Catholic traditions?

• Cinco de Mayo

• Day of the Dead

• Independence Day

• Christmas

What do murals in Mexico highlight?

• Spanish culture

• Native American culture

• Modern art

• European history

What percentage of people live in cities in Mexico?

• One quarter

• One half

• Three quarters

• Two thirds

What type of art and artifacts has Mexico preserved?

• Inca and Aztec

• Aztec and Mayan

• Mayan and Inca

• Roman and Greek

What is a quinceanera?

• A traditional wedding ceremony

• A traditional 15th birthday celebration for girls

• A festival for harvest

• A celebration for the New Year

What are vaqueros known for?

• Working in factories

• Working on ranches

• Building skyscrapers

• Fishing in the sea

What is corn used to make in Mexican cuisine?

• Bread

• Tortillas

• Rice

• Pasta