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- Mexico's coastline is
- ~ 70,000 KM or ~ 6,000 miles long
- what is mexico's highest point?
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Pico de Orizaba 18,555 feet
2nd highest in north america - What are the major mountain chains in Mexico
- the Occidental(Western) sierra Madres and the Sierra Madres del Sur, The Oriental (Eastern) Sierra Madres
- What is Mexico's biggest holiday (after christmas and the Day of the Dead). What does the name mean and what does it celebrate
- Cindo de Mayo the 5th of May which celebrates the 1862 victory ober the french at the battle of puelba
- when is Mexico independence day
- september 16th (declared in 1810, gained in 1821)
- what is the typical living arrangement in many mexican families?
- many generations living in one house
- at which birthday does a mexican girl or boy have a special celebration honoring them?
- 15
- What and when is the Day of the Dead
- Nov 2nd, they celebrate and honor their dead ancestors
- What do people in the state of Oaxaca do during the Day of the Dead holiday?
- they make their ancestors favorite food and leave it on the grave
- what do people do in other states for the Day of the Dead holiday?
- they take flowers, alters, candles, or stuffed animals
- What day is similiar to our April Fools Day?
- December 28th -- Day of Innocent
- What items are often found in a pinata?
- candles, toys, money, balloons, confetti, candy
- name two great early civilizations in Mexico
- aztecs and maya
- Mexico's government was modeled after what country
- USA
- What are some of the major similarities between Mexico and USA
- Both are a Federal System of government and the three branches of government are the same
- What are some major differences between Mexico and the USA
- Mexican president runs for 6 yr term instead of 4 yr term in the USA
- Is Mexico and Developing or Developed country
- Developing
- Which Spanish conquistador conquered Mexico and what year did he do it
-
Hernando Cortez
1521 - Mexico is what part of what region of North America
- Southern part of North America also known as Central America
- What famous river forms the natural border between Mexico and the United States
-
The Rio Grande
(The big river) - What is Mexico's staple crop
- Corn
- Mexico has climates in what two extremes
- Deserts and Tropical Rain Forests
-
Who was Panco Villa
1878-1923 - Mexican revolutionary war hero 1910-1920 Bandidt and murderer of Americans over the US border
- What is the smallest state in Mexico
- Tlaxcala
- What is the largest state in Mexico
- Chihuahua
- What is in the middle of the Mexican flag and what is the story behid it
- An eagle sitting on a cactus with a snake in its mouth. The Aztec god told his people to wonder the land until they found this and that's where they were to build their great city
- What dog is named after a Mexican State
- Chihuahua
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What are the top imports and exports of Mexico
(USA, Canada and Germany are the greatest trade partners) -
Imports - Industrial machines and electronic equipment
Exports - Petroleum, coffee - What religion comprises 90% of the population
- Roman Catholic
- Most children named after a saint and they usually celebrate ____________ rather than their own birthday
-
their saints birthday
(Towns usually celebrate their saints day too) - What are most of the houses made of in many areas in Mexico
- Adobe (a type of sun dried brick)
- What is the capitol city of Mexico
- Mexico City
- Is some areas, few people have TV's. Most people in these areas have
- Transistor Radios run on batteries
- Parties are called
- Fiestas
- Naps are called
- Siestas
- Businesses close between what hours for lunch and a nap
- 2pm to 4pm
- When do Mexicans eat their main meal
- Midday
- Popular foods include
- Tortillas, frijoles (black beans), cabrito (baby goat in the north), turkey (on the Yucatan Penn.), salsa, guacamole
- How is Baja California divided
-
Norte (north)
Sur (south) - What is Baha Norte's capital
- Mexicali
- What are the two best known and most visitied cities in Baja Norte by Americans
- Tiajuana and Encenada
- What is the Yucatan
- The penninsula in Southern Mexico
- What is the capital of Chihuahua
-
Juarez
(across from El Paso, TX - What state is just south of Chihuahua
-
Durango
Cindad is the city
Cindad, Juarez was named after Benito in 1888 - What is the language of Mexico
-
Spanish
(62 indigenous dialects) - What is the name for the most well known Mexican music
- Mariachi
- Over sixty percent of the population are Mestizos. What does this mean
- It is a racial mix of Indian and Spanish
- Who is the current president of Mexico
- Vincente Fox
- Children are required to go to school between what ages
- 4 and 14
- At what grade do most children stop going to school
- 8th
- Who was Father Hidalgo
- He was the priest who started the revolution for independence from Spain. He was executed by troops loyal to Spain in 1811
- In 1836 American settlers broke from Mexico and established a separate nation called
- Texas
- Who were the most famous Americans involved in creating the new nation of Texas
-
Sam Houston
Steven Austin
Davy Crockett - Who was the Mexican villan in the new nation of Texas
- General Antonio de Santa Anna
- What was the most famous battle in the extablishment of the new nation of Texas
- The Alamo
- Who was Benito Juarez
- He was govenor of Oaxaca where he was imprizoned by Santa Anna, who had siezed the national government. He escapted to New Orleans and returned to Mexico to overthrow Santa Anna. He served as the Mexican president for two separate terms.
- What are known tourist areas
- Cozumel, Guadalajara, Cancun, Veracruz, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Acapulco