7th Grade- Module 9

land separating the Gulf of Mexico into the Caribbean Sea

pieces of land surrounded on three sides by water

church outposts

Which of the following does Mexico produce more of than any other country in the world?

Maquiladoras are U.S. and foreign owned factories in Mexico

mixture of smoke, chemicals, and fog

In the Yucatan Peninsula, erosion of limestone rock has created many caves and sinkholes.

huge expanses of farm or ranch land

How were the Aztecs able to build a large, powerful empire in what is now Mexico?

crop that farmers grow mainly to sell for a profit

river known in the U.S. as the Rio Grande, that forms part of Mexico's border with the U.S.

The Gulf of Mexico is Mexico's eastern border

body of water that forms Mexico's eastern border

Through conquest of neignboring tribes, the Olmec built an empire

To seek independence from Spain, Miguel Hidalgo built an empire

Which physical feature makes up most of the interior landscape of Mexico?

original or native resident of a specific region

How has the economy of central Mexico changed in recent years?

How does Mexico's culture reflect its American Indian Heritage?

Why was it difficult to make political changes in Mexico for most of the 20th century?

The term that Spanish used for people in colonial Mexico with both European and Indian ancestry was mestizos

During colonial times, Catholic priests at missions taught the Indians Spanish and learned their language

Deflation is the rise in prices that occurs when currency loses its buying power

How has NAFTA helped the Mexican economy?

Baja California is a narrow plateau that stretched into the Pacific Ocean

Why were missions established in Mexico?

The climate in southern Mexico is mostly warm and humid.

Petroleum is one of Mexico's most important natural resources

How is the climate of most of southern Mexico different from that of the rest of the country?

"mother range" made up of three mountain ranges in Mexico