Mexico: Geography Overview
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Where is Mexico located?

  • In Europe
  • In Central America
  • In South America
  • In North America (correct)

Which body of water borders Mexico on the East?

  • Caribbean Sea (correct)
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Gulf of California
  • Atlantic Ocean

Which ancient civilization is considered the oldest in Mexico?

  • Olmec
  • Toltec
  • Teotihuacan
  • Mayan (correct)

What religion is predominant in Mexico?

<p>Roman Catholicism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Mexicans live in urban areas?

<p>Over 80% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization in Mexico is often considered the 'mother culture' for its influence on later cultures?

<p>Olmec (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pre-European civilization in Mexico is known for their advanced calendar system and hieroglyphic writing?

<p>Maya (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish conquistador invaded and overthrew the Aztec Empire in Mexico in the 16th century?

<p>Hernan Cortes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked Mexican Independence Day and is observed on September 16th?

<p>Miguel Hidalgo's revolt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the revolts in Mexico leading up to independence from Spain?

<p>Absolutism of kings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main political parties dominant in Mexico after independence until the year 2000?

<p>Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and National Action Party (PAN) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions did Mexico cede to the United States after the war between the two countries?

<p>California, Utah, Nevada, and parts of New Mexico (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the dominant religion in Mexico as of 2020?

<p>Roman Catholic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group makes up the largest percentage of the Mexican population?

<p>Mestizo (Mixed Indigenous and Spanish) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the official language of Mexico?

<p>Spanish only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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