Study Guide & Preview Questions:
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Who was the leader of the Mexican Revolution in 1910?
Options: Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, Francisco Madero, Porfirio Díaz
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In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
Options: 1810, 1821, 1830, 1840
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Which ancient civilization built the city of Teotihuacan?
Options: Aztecs, Maya, Olmecs, Teotihuacanos
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The Battle of Puebla, celebrated as Cinco de Mayo, took place in which year?
Options: 1862, 1865, 1870, 1880
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Who was the last Aztec emperor before the Spanish conquest?
Options: Moctezuma I, Moctezuma II, Cuauhtémoc, Ahuizotl
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True or False: The Mexican War of Independence lasted for 11 years.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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Which of the following was NOT a major cause of the Mexican Revolution?
Options: Land inequality, Foreign intervention, Religious persecution, Poverty
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The ____ is a famous muralist known for his depictions of Mexican history and culture.
Options: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros
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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848?
Options: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Treaty of Cordoba, Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Tlatelolco
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True or False: The Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés allied with the Tlaxcalans to defeat the Aztecs.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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The ____ is a significant document that outlines the rights and freedoms of Mexican citizens.
Options: Constitution of 1857, Constitution of 1917, Constitution of 1824, Constitution of 1836
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Which of the following was a major consequence of the Mexican Revolution?
Options: The establishment of a monarchy, The redistribution of land, The annexation by the United States, The abolition of the military
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The ____ is a famous Mexican holiday that commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution.
Options: Día de los Muertos, Día de la Independencia, Día de la Revolución, Día de la Raza
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True or False: The Mexican Revolution was primarily a social and agrarian movement.
Options: Correct, Incorrect