Chapter 7 - Mexico Flashcards
mountain range that is an extension of the Rocky Moutains
Sierra Madre Oriental
mountain range that is on the western border of Mexico
Sierra Madre Occidental
forms the entire northern border of Mexico
United States
Mexico is part of a land bridge between what 2 continents
North America and South America
most densely populated region of Mexico
Mexican Plateau
one of Mexico’s most important rivers
Lerma River
largest natural lake in Mexico
Lake Chapala
means hot climate
Tierra Caliente
means temperate climate
Tierra Templada
means cold climate
Tierra Fria
means freezing climate
Tierra Helada
group of people that was overtaken by the Spanish conquistador
Aztecs
conquistador responsible for taking over the Aztecs
Hernan Cortes
religion that was brought to Mexico by the Spanish
Catholic
culture other than the Catholic Church that was brought to Mexico by the Spanish
machismo
the city of Tenochtitlan is now known as ___
Mexico City
What happened in 1821?
Mexico was the first Spanish territory to gain its independence.
What type of government does Mexico have?
federal republic
branch of Mexican government that includes the Senate and Chamber of Deputies
Legislative
branch of Mexican government that includes the president of Mexico
Executive
branch of Mexican government that includes the Supreme Court of Justice
Judicial
a strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, enabling migration of plants and animals to new areas
land bridge
relating to or caused by an earthquake
seismic
a climate zone that occurs as elevation increases, with its own natural vegetation and crops
vertical climate zone
in Mexico, a manufacturing plant owned by a foreign company
maquiladora:
great city that is made up of several large and small cities
megacity
refers to people of mixed indigenous and European descent
mestizo
Spanish for “conqueror”; Spanish soldier who participated in conquest of indigenous peoples of Latin America
conquistador
farm product grown to be sold or traded rather than used by the farm family
cash crop
a city that dominates a country’s economy, culture, and government and in which population is concentrated; usually the capital
primate city
household made up of several generations of family members
extended family
an area of a country in which trade restrictions do not apply
free trade zone
this empire arose in Central Mexico
Aztec
What was responsible for creating a mestizo population in Mexico?
Intermarriage between Spanish and indigenous people
the official language in Mexico
Spanish
What religion are most Mexicans?
Christian
Mexico is the world’s leading producer of ____.
silver
corn tortillas fried in boiling oil
tostados
one of Mexico’s most popular dishes
guacamole
made of mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice and chili peppers
guacamole
pockets of corn dough with a filling wrapped in banana leaves or corn huskers and steamed
tamales
corn or flour tortillas filled with meat, cheese, seafood, beans and veggies then covered in a chili sauce
enchilados
seafood mixed with chopped onions, salt and cilantro
ceviche
What is creating deforestation in Mexico?
the demand for timber and growing population
What 2 things have the drug cartels led to?
internal warfare and corruption among government officials
