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WorksheetsMexican History Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which civilization is known for its 365 day calendar, pyramids, advanced writing (hieroglyphics), and astronomical systems?
Olmecs
Mayans
Aztecs
Spanish
What is the historical significance of the year 1821 in Mexico?
Olmec civilization began
Mayan civilization ended
Aztec civilization began
Mexican independence from Spain
Which ancient civilization created large stone statues, jewelry made of jade, and was the first to grow maize?
Mayan
Olmec
Aztecs
Mexica
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?
Olmec
Aztec
Mayans
Inca
The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan is where what Mexican city lies?
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Mexicali
Monterrey
Who led a peasant revolt against Spain in 1810 before being executed?
Miguel Hidalgo
Emiliano Zapata
Pancho Villa
Benito Juárez
What was one of the outcomes of Emiliano Zapata's revolt?
Redistributed land and wealth more evenly
Established a monarchy
Increased taxes on the poor
Built a new capital city
What was the initial cause of the Mexican revolt?
Desire for independence from Spain
Economic crisis
Religious conflict
Natural disaster
Place the following civilizations and events in chronological order:
Olmec
Mayans
Aztecs/Mexica
Spanish Colonization
Mexican Independence
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?
Spanish American War
Mexican-American War
Mexican Civil War
War for Texas Independence
