History Flashcards
What is climate like in Mexico’s mountain valley
Mild climates
What is the vegetation like in northern Mexico
Desert plants dry grasslands
Where did the Olmec live?
Southern coast of gulf Mexico
In what part of Mexico are Indian languages and traditional ways of living most commion
Southern
When did the maya civilization collapsed
900 d.c.
To whom did the Spanish grant haciendas
Favored people of Spanish ancestry
A problem in Mexico City that is made worse by the surrounding mountains is
Smog
Which of the following was an achievement of the maya
They studied the stars and developed a calendar
The Aztecs practiced a form of farming using raised fields called
Chinampas
Most Mexican speak Spanish because
Of Spanish influence In colonial times
Mexicos coastal resorts and Aztecs and Maya’s monuments attract many
Tourist
Which of the following is not a tradition during day of the dead
Many people wear costumes and masks
What percentage of mexicos land is good for farming?
12 13 percent
The Mexican plateau
Is located between two mountain rages
People mixed
Mestizos
