Mexican History
Who was the first civilization living in Mexico?
a. Aztecs
b. Olmecs
c. Julia & Ken
d. Mayans
b. Olmecs
What is an empire?
An empire is a land with different territories and peoples under a single ruler.
Name a country in Central America.
What is a civil war?
A war between two or more groups in the same country.
Who took over Mexico after the Mayans?
a. Olmecs
b. Incas
c. Aztecs
d. MPoly
c. Aztecs
Who were the mestizos?
People of mixed ancestry between the Spanish and the Aztec natives.
Which two countries in Central America are known for ecotourism?
Costa Rica and Belize
What language do most people in Central America speak?
Spanish
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
a. British (Alfie)
b. Spanish
c. French
d. Americans
b. Spanish
What is an isthmus?
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
What part of Central America did the British claim?
Belize
What grade will you get on your Monthly Test?
A+
When did Mexico gain its independence?
a. 1821
b. 1810
c. 1811
d. 2022
a. 1821
What is an archipelago?
A large group of islands.
Which country in Central America is famous for having a large canal?
What is a cloud forest?
A moist, high elevation tropical forest with low hanging clouds.
Which area of Mexico fought for independence 15 years after Mexico gained their own independence?
(***HINT it is a U.S. State now)
Texas
What is ecotourism?
The process of using an area's natural environment to attract tourists.
The Spanish gave countries in Central America many things, including their language and _______?
Religion (Catholicism)
What are Spanish missions?
Churches