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Worksheets"Mexico Today" Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following laid the groundwork for the revolt that led to Mexico's independence from Spain?
the election of Juárez
the expansion of trade
the Mexican Cession
the conquest of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte
In the late 1900s, conflict broke out in Central American countries such as Guatemala and Nicaragua as people fought to overthrow
colonial rulers.
dictatorships.
monarchies.
liberal governments.
How did the Mexico’s new constitution in 1917 aim to change Mexican life?
It gave more land to every citizen and lowered taxes.
It gave citizens strong representation in government.
It established a dictatorship with one strong ruler.
It gave more land to farmers and more rights to workers.
Which of the following best describes most of today's Central American countries in the 1820s?
They became colonies of the United States.
They established stable democratic governments.
They won independence from Spain.
They broke away from Mexico.
Which of the following was an immediate cause of the Mexican Revolution of 1910?
Spanish domination
the overthrow of Maximilian
widespread poverty
the building of the Panama Canal
What feature makes the Mexican Plateau significant?
It is home to most of Mexico's major cities.
It is the most sparsely populated area of Mexico.
It has the longest coastline in Mexico.
It is the most arid region of Mexico.
What is the most common cause of the Mexican and Central American diaspora?
cultural diffusion
poverty
colonization
warfare
What are the two cultural backgrounds of a majority of Mexicans?
Mexican Indian and African
Native American and British
Spanish and British
Spanish and Mexican Indian
In Mexico, “Race Day” is a celebration of
Mexican independence.
Mexico's cultural diversity.
Mexico's Spanish heritage.
Mexico's Catholic traditions.
How has Mexico’s population changed in recent decades?
Due to migration, the population has decreased.
More people have moved from the highlands to the coasts.
The bulk of the population has shifted from rural to urban.
Protestants now outnumber Catholics in most parts of Mexico.
What characteristic of Costa Rica has contributed to its having the most stable government in Central America?
limits on foreign investment
lack of a standing army
strong communist rule
low gross domestic product (GDP)
What would happen in Mexico if remittances from the United States slowed down?
The Mexican economy would slow down.
The Mexican economy would improve.
The Mexican government would stop exports to the United States.
The Mexican government would increase exports to the United States.
What has been the result of the shift toward a more free-market economy in Mexico?
greater economic growth
reduced trade with other countries
worsened relations with the United States
increased profits for small farmers
A key goal of ecotourism is to
minimize the environmental impact of tourism.
ensure that native cultures will not be changed.
use profits from tourism to build factories.
create jobs by building large tourist resorts.
How is Mexico’s constitution different from the constitution of the United States?
Mexico does not allow multiple political parties.
Voters must be at least 21 years old.
Eligible voters are required by law to vote in elections.
Mexico has more than three branches of government.
What is one effect of deforestation?
soil erosion
air pollution
water pollution
earthquakes
In Mexico and most of Central America, most wealth is
spread out evenly among all the people.
divided between the middle class and the upper class.
given to help the poorer class.
concentrated within the upper class.
Which of the following is a reason so many people have migrated from Middle America to other regions?
They hope to escape poverty.
They dislike the region's climate.
They want to gain an education.
They want to live under a democratic government.
Earthquakes and erosion can combine to cause deadly
floods.
mudslides.
hurricanes.
volcanic eruptions.
Which of the following is an example of an INFRASTRUCTURE problem in Mexico City?
urban overcrowding
insufficient transportation systems
income inequality
air pollution from vehicle emissions
What environmental challenges does Middle America face?
mudslides
hurricanes
income inequality
volcanoes
pollution
What are economic challenges Middle America faces?
pollution
soil erosion
lack of good infrastructure
crime and corruption
income inequality
What social challenges does Middle America face?
crime
hurricanes
education
soil erosion
migration
Who led the revolt against the Spanish colonial rulers in 1810 by giving a speech called "Grito de Dolores" ?
Moctezuma II
Father Jose Morelos
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Napolean Bonaparte
What territory did the United States gain in the Mexican Cession?
Florida, Georgia, Alabama
Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California
Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin
Washington and Oregon
