Mexico: History and Geography Facts

What is the official name of Mexico?

• Mexican Republic

• United Mexican States

• Mexican Federation

• Central American Nation

What is Mexico's size ranking among Latin American countries?

• First-largest

• Second-largest

• Third-largest

• Fourth-largest

Which country has the most Spanish speakers in the world?

• Spain

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Colombia

How many states is Mexico divided into?

• 25

• 31

• 13

• 50

Mexico is approximately how many times larger than the US state of Texas?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What is the approximate length of the border between Mexico and the United States?

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

Mexico is known for having the most of which type of animal in the world?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Fish

Which of the following is NOT an ancient civilization native to Mexico mentioned in the video?

• Olmecs

• Incas

• Mayans

• Aztecs

Who led the Conquistadors who defeated the Aztecs in 1521?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1821

• 1910