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Study Guide Answers
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1.
Mexico is part of __________________ America.
a. North b. Central c. South
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a. North
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2.
What is the capital of Mexico?
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Mexico City
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3.
Which three factors are primarily responsible for Mexico's diverse landscape?
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high elevation, human activity, and location astride the Tropic of Cancer
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4.
What type of vegetation is found in the Tierra Templada?
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lush, tropical vegetation (i.e., coconut, cacao, and banana trees)
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5.
The lands of the Tierra Templada are also known as "the Lands of Eternal ______________ ."
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Spring |
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6.
Mexico City is located in the Tierra Fría. True or false?
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true |
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7.
Briefly describe the Mexican Plateau.
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description |
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8.
The Sierra Madre Oriental borders the Mexican Plateau on the ______________ side.
a. eastern b. western
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a. eastern
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9.
Where are most of Mexico's larger settlements located?
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near the U.S.-Mexican border
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10.
Mexico's largest inland body of water is ___________________ .
a. Lake Patzcuaro b. Lake Chapala c. Lake Texcoco
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b. Lake Chapala
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11.
The area of El Bajio is known for its _________________________________________ .
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fertile soils, agricultural community
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12.
The Mesa del Norte has always been Mexico's most densely populated area. True or false?
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false |
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13.
Before being conquered by the Spaniards, Tenochtitlan was the capital of what
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Aztec |
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14.
Veracruz is Mexico's principal ____________ .
a. farming region b. metropolitan center c. port city
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c. port city
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15.
The Yucatán Peninsula is famous for the __________________ ruins, which still stand
there today.
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Mayan |
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16.
The majority of Mexico's population is considered to be young in comparison with the
populations of other countries. True or false?
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true |
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17.
What is the approximate population of Mexico City?
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approximately 20 million
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18.
Discuss how urbanization has affected Mexico.
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discussion |
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19.
The Olmec people, who lived nearly 2,000 years ago, developed an advanced civilization in Mexico based on ______________________ .
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agriculture |
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20.
Which war-like people ruled Mexico from the 10th to the 12th Centuries?
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the Toltecs
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21.
What happened to the Aztecs, and ended their rule?
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they were conquered by the Spaniards
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22.
During the Spanish Colonial Period, the Spaniards tried to convert Mexico's native Indians to _______________________ .
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Christianity |
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23.
When did Mexico achieve independence from Spain?
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early 1920s
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24.
Conditions in Mexico vastly improved after Mexico gained independence from Spain. True or false?
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false |
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25.
When did the Mexican Revolution take place? Discuss how it affected the lives of the Mexican people.
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1910, discussion
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26.
Today, Spanish is the only language of Mexico. True or false?
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false |
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27.
Describe several cultural differences that exist among the various regions of Mexico.
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description |
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28.
After completing school, the majority of Mexico's young people will live at home with their parents until they are married. True or false?
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true |
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29.
Compare and contrast some of Mexico's Christmas traditions with those of the United States.
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discussion |
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30.
What is the "Día de los Muertos"?
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the Day of the Dead |
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