A Brief History of Mexico's Civilizations and Key Events

The video provides a comprehensive history of Mexico, starting from its early civilizations like the Olmec and Maya, through the Spanish conquest and colonial period, to its independence and modern economic developments. It highlights key events such as the rise of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés, the impact of European diseases, and the eventual independence movement led by figures like Miguel Hidalgo. The video concludes with Mexico's economic growth and integration into the global economy, particularly through NAFTA.

What was a significant agricultural development in early Mexico that allowed for the transition to sedentary villages?

• Domestication of horses

• Domestication of maize

• Domestication of cattle

• Domestication of rice

Which civilization is known as the earliest complex civilization in Mexico?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Zapotec

During the pre-Classical period, which civilization developed complex centers at Calakmul?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Toltec

• Olmec

What was the name of the military and commercial empire that rose during the Classical period in central Mexico?

• Teotihuacan

• Monte Alban

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

Who led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan de Grijalva

What was the name given to Mexico under Spanish rule?

• New Castile

• New Mexico

• New Granada

• New Spain

Who issued the 'Cry of Dolores' that marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Benito Juárez

• Emiliano Zapata

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Which foreign power established the Second Mexican Empire in the 1860s?

• Spain

• Portugal

• United Kingdom

• France

What was the period of economic stability and growth in late 19th century Mexico known as?

• Industrial Revolution

• Reconstruction

• Porfiriato

• Mexican Miracle