Which of these were advanced civilizations before ever coming into contact with Europeans?
A) The Olmec
B) The Toltec
C) The Maya
D) All of the above
D) All of the Above
100
What is the national language of Mexico?
Spanish
100
Mexico is a part of what continent?
North America
100
What are the three main colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, White, and Red
200
What country was Mexico seeking independence from?
A) United States
B) England
C) France
D) Spain
D) Spain
200
According to the 2010 census, what was the population of Mexico?
A) 112 million
B) 50 million
C) 200 million
D) 2 million
A) 112 million
200
Mexico has a total land area of how many square miles? (within 100,000 sq mi)
761,606 sq mil
200
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
300
What year did Spain conquer and colonize the country currently known as Mexico? (Answer within 25 years)
1521 (1496-1546)
300
Which gender has the highest population in Mexico?
Females - Over 46 million
300
Name two bodies of water that surround Mexico?
The Pacific Ocean, The Gulf of Mexico, The Caribbean Sea
300
How many indigenous languages are spoken in Mexico? (within 10)
62
400
Once conquered, the Spaniards renamed the country:
A) Mexico
B) Mexico-Tenochtitlan
C) New Spain
D) Mesoamerica
New Spain
400
Which ethnic group has the largest population size?
A) White
B) Mestizo
C) Indigenous
D) Other
Mestizo
400
What four U.S. states border Mexico?
California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas
400
What type of Government does Mexico have?
A) Democracy
B) Monarchy
C) Dictatorship
D) Straight Chaos
Democracy
500
What year did Mexico declare Independence?
1810 Independence was recognized in 1821
500
The Mesoamerica civilizations (such as The Aztec and The Olmec) studied which of the following:
A) Math
B) Astronomy
C) Medicine
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
500
What countries border the southern tip of Mexico?
Belize and Guatemala
500
Which side of the road is driven on in Mexico City?
Right side
500
This sport is amongst the most popular in Mexico, second only to soccer. They have some of the largest arenas seating up to 55,000 people. Name this blood sport!!