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Mexico

How Much Do You Know?

Directions:  To the best of your ability, write whether each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE.

1.       _____Mexico was under Spanish rule for three centuries.

2.       _____The Mexicans currency is called the Lira.

3.       _____Mexico borders on the United States and Nicaragua.

4.       _____Mexico’s main natural resources are petroleum, silver, gold and timber.

5.       _____The population of Mexico is over 300 million.

6.       _____The majority of the Mexican population identify themselves as Protestants.

7.       _____Spanish is the only language spoken in Mexico.

8.       _____The government in Mexico is organized as a monarchy.

9.       _____Almost ninety percent of the Mexican population over fifteen can read and write.

10.   _____Mexico’s primary trading partner is Venezuela.

11.   _____Income distribution throughout the population of Mexico is very unequal.

12.   _____The only natural disasters experienced in Mexico are earthquakes.

13.   _____The current leader of Mexico is Ernesto Zedillo.

14.   _____The country of Mexico is divided into fifty states.

15.   _____The primary ethnic group in Mexico is Mestizo.

16.   _____Independence day is celebrated on September 16th in Mexico.

17.   _____The climate and terrain of Mexico are consistent throughout the country and the year.

18.   _____Only men are allowed in the Mexican military.