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| Identify four facts about the government of Mexico? | Federalism, Written Constitution, National Government of 3 branches, Executive has more power, 31 states & a federal district |
| PRI represents this political party? | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
| This party controlled the presidency for much of the 1900s? | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
| How does Mexico and U.S. differ concerning suffrage? | Mexico requires people to vote |
| A celebration of all cultures of Mexico? | "Race Day" |
| Most Mexicans work in the type of industry? | Service Industries |
| Why does Mexico have one of the most productive economies? | They have a Free Market economy that allows economic growth |
| Why do many Mexicans come to the U.S.? | Jobs |
| How do Mexicans who have come to the U.S. affect the Mexican economy? | Remittances |
| Payments to their families back in Mexico? | Remittances |
| It marked the beginning of agricuture in the America's? | Growing of Maize |
| What are some facts about the Olmec Civilization? | 1. First Native American civilization in Mexico; 2. They influenced Native American cultures through trade; 3. Developed a political system, 4. Developed a writing system and calendar. |
| What are some facts about the Maya Civilization? | 1. Southern Mexico, 2. Built cities, 3. Pyramid-shaped temples, 4. Excelled in Astronomy, 5. Accurate calendars |
| What are some facts about the Aztec Civiliazation? | 1. Settled in present day Mexico City, 2. skilled farmers, 3. skilled engineers, 4. Developed aqueducts, |
| Hernan Cortes was a soldier explorer, or what we would call a? | Conquistador |
| They destroyed the city of Tenochtitlan and built Mexico City? | Spanish |
| What event led to Mexican independence? | Mexican Revolt |
| In what year did Mexico gain independence? | 1821 |
| What typed of reform came about because of the 1910 Mexican Revolution? | Social and Political. |
| Where is wealth found in Mexico? | In the hands of the few. |
| This land region is found in central Mexico? | Mexican Plateau |
| Caves that collapse forming depressions are called? | Sinkholes |
| Many of the sinkholes in Mexico are found on ...? | Yucatan Peninsula |
| List two reason why Mexico has several climate regions? | 1) Large size, 2) Differences in elevation. |
| How is Northern Mexico different from Southern Mexico? | Northern Mexico is very dry, dominated by deserts, and has limited farming. Southern Mexico has more precipitation, better farming conditions, and experience storms called hurricanes. |
| Most important natural resource in Mexico? | Petroleum |
| What fraction of the land can be used for farming? | 1/5 |
| Why is farming limited in Mexico? | Physical geography (Mountains); Infertile soil; Dry climates |
| What percent of the people in Mexico live in urban areas? | 75% |
| Map questions: Use your map quiz worksheet to know some of the key physical features of Mexico. | gulf of California, Sierra Madre del Sur, Sierra Madre Oriental, Yucatan Peninsula, Sierra Madre Occidental, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Baja California. |
