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Mexico

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mexico is _______ (what direction) of the United States?
a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

2.
The largest city in Mexico, and one of the largest in the world is _________.
a)

Mexico City

b)

Yaztze 

c)

China Lily

d)

Guadalajara

3.
Most Mexicans speak _______.
a)

French

b)

Spanish

c)

Cantonese 

d)

English

4.

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY!

Which are reasons for the downfall of the Aztecs?

a)

guns and canons

b)

no immunity to diseases

c)

dogs

d)

allies from other tribes

e)

horses

5.

In the year 2000, what had Mexico had for 71 years?

a)

the same political party

b)

the same president

c)

inflation

d)

lack of independence

6.

Mexico City is one of the

a)

largest cities in the world.

b)

oldest cities in Europe.

c)

one of the world's lowest cities in elevation.

d)

cleanest cities in the Americas.

7.

Who were the first people to live in Mexico?

a)

the Olmecs

b)

the Aztecs

c)

the Mayas

d)

the white soxs

8.

In what year did Mexico gain it's independence from Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1820

c)

1822

d)

1819

9.
The climate in Mexico is hot and dry, which word means the same as hot and dry? 
a)
arid
b)
tundra
c)
plateau 
d)
arable 
10.

Who conquered early Mexico?

a)

Herman Cortes

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernan Cortes

d)

Harold Coman

11.

Compared to Southern parts of Mexico, Northern Mexico has______?

a)

fewer temperature changes during the year

b)

more hurricanes

c)

a higher population

d)

a drier climate with less annual rainfall

12.

What are the effects of altitude?

a)

As altitude decreases, the temperature grows colder.

b)

As altitude increases, the temperature grows colder.

c)

as altitude decreases, participation is more likely.

d)

There is little to no effect.

13.

Choose the BEST answer: Why did the Aztecs build Aqueducts?

a)

to plant crops on the lake.

b)

To water their crops

c)

to make travel easier

d)

to carry water to the capital

14.

Choose all that apply: How did the Maya use astronomy?

a)

to create calendars

b)

to plan religious ceremonies

c)

to help them travel

d)

to help determine when to plant crops

15.

What was credited with marking the beginning of agriculture in the Mexico Region?

a)

farming techniques introduced by Spanish explorers

b)

trade developed by the Maya.

c)

engineering land plots in the shallow rivers by the Aztecs

d)

Natives growing wild grass called Maize.

16.

Choose all that apply:

Which are impacts of urban growth in Mexico?

a)

erosion and decrease in biodiversity

b)

air pollution

c)

Land becoming desert-like

d)

lack of clean water

17.

Of the following, which is MOST responsible for the Mexican Revolution?

a)

the Enlightenment Movement

b)

The wealthy inhabitants unwilling to give up their land.

c)

Widespread, longterm poverty

d)

The resistance of the natives to accept Spain's religions.

18.

The tropical location of Mexico makes it susceptible to which type of natural disaster?

a)

tornadoes

b)

hurricanes

c)

floods

d)

earthquakes

19.

Which of the following is NOT considered a resource of Mexico?

a)

hydroelectric power

b)

petroleum

c)

Metals such as: copper, lead, zinc

d)

fertile farmland

20.

How does irrigation cause problems on the farms in Mexico?

a)

plant rot due to over watering

b)

the process causes erosion of fertile topsoil

c)

irrigation causes salt buildup in the soil which makes reduces fertility.

d)

Irrigation leads to overgrazing which makes the land desert-like.

21.

What is the biggest reason for Mexico's population growth?

a)

improvements in healthcare

b)

better supply of food from farming

c)

immigration to Mexico

d)

Wage increases for Mexican workers

22.

True or False

Deforestation causes erosion and a decrease in biodiversity.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True or False

Overgrazing leads to more fertile farmland.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Choose all that apply:

Which of the following were reasons why Spanish explorers went to Mexico.

a)

They were looking for gold and silver

b)

They wanted to spread their religion

c)

They were seeking land for colinization

d)

They wanted to test their army against the Mighty Aztecs

e)

They were seeking the exotic animals in the rain forest.

25.

What year did Mexico revolt against Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1810

c)

1519

d)

1910

26.

What year did Mexico win its independence?

a)

1519

b)

1810

c)

1821

d)

1859

27.

What year was the beginning of the Mexican revolution?

a)

1810

b)

1821

c)

1910

d)

1917

28.

Ocean that touches California and the west coast of Mexico.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Gulf of Meixco

d)

Gulf of California

29.

This southeast tip of Mexico is covered in tropical rainforests and a popular tourist location.

a)

Yucatan Peninsula

b)

Baja California Peninsula

c)

Mexican Plateau

d)

Ciudad Juarez

30.

This runs through the center of Mexico and is surrounded by three mountain ranges.

a)

Mexican Plateau

b)

Sierra Madre Del Sur

c)

Mexico City

d)

Sierra Madre Occidental

31.
The body of water on the Eastern side of Mexico is:
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Lake Ontario
c)
Gulf of Mexico
d)
Gulf
32.
The narrow strip of land in the North West area of Mexico is:
a)
Baja California
b)
Central Plateau
c)
Mexico City
d)
Yucatan Peninsula
33.

Which feature is number 1 on?

a)

Baja California

b)

Yucatan Peninsula

c)

Mexico City (Tenochtitlan)

34.

Which body of water is number 2 in?

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

Gulf of California

c)

Rio Grande

35.

Which body of water is number 5 pointing to?

a)

Gulf of California

b)

Rio Grande

c)

Mexico River

36.

Which feature is number 9 on?

a)

Plateau of Mexico

b)

Yucatan Peninsula

c)

Chihuahua Peninsula

37.

Which body of water is number 10 in?

a)

Rio Grande

b)

Gulf of California

c)

Gulf of Mexico