Much of the interior of Mexico

is the high, rugged region known as the Mexican Plateau

To whom did the Spanish monarch grant haciendas?

favored people of Spanish ancestry

the volcano Popecatepetl

has been active recently and is still a threat to the area

Which of the following was an achievement of the Maya?

they studied the stars and developed a detailed calendar

Where did the Olmec live?

On the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico

is a serious issue in many parts of Mexico

Most Mexicans speak Spanish because

of Spanish influence in colonial times

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Chapter 7 Mexico

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1
Much of the interior of Mexico
is the vast peninsula of Baja California
is the rainforset of the Yucata Peninsula
is the high, rugged region known as the Mexican Plateau
is the low, lush territory known as the Valley of Mexico
2
A problem in Mexico city that is made worse by the surrounding mountains is
corruption
smog
poverty
congestion
3
What were Mexico's most valuable resources before oil was discovered?
coal and natural gas
rich soils
minerals
scenic landscapes
4
To whom did the Spanish monarch grant haciendas?
the Aztec
Indian peasants
favored people of Spanish ancestry
mestizos
5
Caves and sinkholes on the Yucatan have been caused by
erosion
earthquakes
volcanic activity
mining activities
6
Mexico City is located
in the Valley of Mexico
on the Rio Bravo
on the Yucatan Peninsula
on the Mexican Plateau
7
Approximately when did the Maya civilization collapse?
After 900
before 1500 BC
After 1500
after 1300
8
the volcano Popecatepetl
has been active recently but is not a threat to the area
has not been active for a long time but is still a threat
has not been active for a long time and is not a threat
has been active recently and is still a threat to the area
9
What is the climate like in Mexico's mountain valleys?
cool
mild
humid
hot
10
The climate of Mexico's southern coastal areas is
pleasant and warm
dry and hot
chilly and cool
rainy and humid
11
The body of water east of Mexico is
the Gulf of California
the Caribbean Sea
The Gulf of Mexico
the Pacific Ocean
12
Which of the following was an achievement of the Maya?
they studied the stars and developed a detailed calendar
they conquered neighboring tribes and made them pay taxes
They domesticated an early form of corn
they built chinampas
13
Which of these cultures came first in Mexico?
Aztec
Olmec
Spanish
Maya
14
Where did the Olmec live?
on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
on the Yucatan Peninsula
in central Mexico
On the southern coast of the Gulf of Mexico
15
The fastest-growing industrial centers in Mexico lie
along the U.S. border
on the Gulf coast
on the Yucatan Peninsula
near Mexico City
16
In what part of Mexico are Native languages and traditional ways of life most common?
northern
eastern
southern
central
17
Water scarcity
is a serious issue in many parts of Mexico
affects mainly the desert regions in the north
affects mainly the southern regions
is a problem for people who refuse to drink the local water
18
Most Mexicans speak Spanish because
of Spanish influence in colonial times
about 90 percent of Mexican citizens were born in Spain
the Native languages and Spanish are very similar
they used to live in Spain
19
The mountain ranges of Mexico are all called the
Tehuantepec
Sierra Madre
Occidental
Oriental
20
What is the vegetation like in northern Mexico?
lush, tropical rain forests
scrub forests
fertile farmland
desert plants, dry grasslands
21
Priests taught Natives Spanish and Catholicism at church outposts known as
maquiladoras
missions
haciendas
chinampas
22
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Benito Juarez
Vincente Fox
Hernan Cortes
Miguel Hidalgo
23
Good farm land in Mexico is found
on the Mexican Plateau
in Baja California
along the border with the United States
on the Gulf Coastal plain

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