Mexico Flashcards
Who shaped Mexico
Olmec Maya Aztec spanish invasions and colonization (1519-1821)
Mexico is bordered by
The gulf of Mexico to the east
The Pacific ocean to the west
The united states to the north
central America to the south
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What historical events have made n impact on this country
Tenochitilan Aztec capital was built on an island 1325
Mexican war of independence from Spain 1810-1821
Mexican American war 1846-1848
Mexican revolution 1910-1920
What’s some of mexicos cultural charecteristics
Many idigenous people were enslaved or killed during Spanish conquest Mexico city is one of the most densely populated city’s in the world
What’s some significant features and representative landmarks you could visit to learn more about the importance of Mexico today
Representative landmarks and significant landmarks are
Chichen itza Tulum Mayan ruins
Teothichichun Aztec ruins
Cancan resort destination
Acapulco resort destination
Is Mexico divided into states province or territories
Mexico is divided into 31 states the states that border the united states are Bahamas California sonora chihuahua coachhulia
Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas
What’s some of the regions physical features
Some physical features are geographic terms sea
Landforms Mexican plateau
Sierra madre oriental
Sierra madre occidental
Baja calafornia
Yucatan peninsula
Water features
Gulf ofmexico
Gulf of California
Rio grande
Pacific ocean
Carribieian sea
pacific ocean
What’s mexicos climate like
Northern Mexico generally hot and dry throughout the year
Southern Mexico coastal areas have tropical climates
To the economic development of Mexico
Petroleum oil
Natural gas minerals silver gold copper lead zinc
Tourism Mining Farming Service industry Factories Trade