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Mexican History Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following accurately orders the early Native civilizations of Mexico? (Chronological)

a)

Olmec, Mayan, Aztec

b)

Mayan, Aztec, Olmec

c)

Aztec, Olmec, Mayan

2.

Which ancient civilization created large stone statues, jewelry made of jade, and was the first to grow maize?

a)

Mayan

b)

Olmec

c)

Aztec

3.

Which ancient civilization created the 365 day calendar, pyramids, and hieroglyphics?

a)

Aztec

b)

Olmec

c)

Mayan

4.

Which ancient civilization was known as the Mexica, built large steeped pyramids, and arguably had the greatest impact on Mexico today of the ancient civilizations?

a)

Olmec

b)

Aztec

c)

Mayan

5.

The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan is where what Mexican city lies?

a)

Guadalajara

b)

Monterrey

c)

Mexicali

d)

Mexico City

6.

Which Conquistador led the conquest of Mexico?

a)

Hernan Cortez

b)

Francisco Pizarro

c)

Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Emiliano Zapata

7.

Which Mexican priest led a revolt against Spain before being executed?

a)

Hernan Cortez

b)

Miguel Hidalgo

c)

Emiliano Zapata

d)

Poncho Villa

8.

In 1821, Mexico gained its independence from what country?

a)

Portugal

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

The U.S.

9.

Who led a peasant revolt against the Mexico ruling class to redistribute wealth and land among the people?

a)

Hernan Cortez

b)

Hernan Cortez

c)

Emiliano Zapata

d)

Poncho Villa

10.

What war was ended by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and saw Mexico cede land to the U.S. including CA, AZ, NM, NV, and UT?

a)

Spanish American War

b)

Mexican-American War

c)

Mexican Civil War

d)

War for Texas Independence