Government
What is the voting age?
18
Who was the first president of the U.S.?
George Washington
What is a large river in Canada?
St. Lawrence River
Where did the Spanish Language come from?
Spain
What gave the Aztec's power?
War
How long does the Mexican president serve in office?
6 years
What does bilingual mean?
Someone who can speak two languages
When did the first nation arrive in the Americas?
500 BCE.
What year did the Spanish first arrive in Mexico?
1519
Who holds the highest position in Maya society?
The Kings
What kind of government does Canada have?
Parliament Democracy
What kind of government does the U.S. have?
Representative Democracy
What kind of climate does Canada not have?
Humid Continental
What was the name of the person who had a large impact on the Independence of Mexico?
Migual Hidalgo
Who created one of the first writings systems in Mesoamerica?
The Olmec
What does the Executive Branch do and who is in charge?
Enforce the laws / The President - Prime Minister
What were the first westward settlers called?
Pioneers
How many Districts and Territories are in Canada?
10 Districts 3 Territories
How many States are there in Mexico?
32
Which two civilizations in Mexico practiced human sacrifice?
The Aztec and the Maya
What does the legislative branch do and who is in charge?
Create the laws / The Congress - Parliament
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 1776
The leader of the Canadian Government is called what?
Prime Minister
What war happened after Mexico's Independence and what was the wars results?
What did the Inca use instead of a written language?
strings with knots in them called quips