I. Pre-colonial

1) What were the names of three great civilizations that preceded the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in Mexico?

a.

b.

c.

II. Pre-colonial and Spanish conquest (About Mexico)

1) What civilization still existed when the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519?

 

2)What was the name of the leader of the Spanish conquistadors who conquered this Empire in 1519?

 

3) What was the capital of this Empire? _______________________

III. Mexican Independence and the Revolution (About Mexico)

A. What is the "Grito de Hidalgo(Dolores)"? Whay is it important?

B. What happened between Mexico and the U.S. in 1836?

C. Name three prominent men who set the stage for the Mexican Revolution.

a.

b.

c.

D. What started/sparked the Mexican Revolution?

IV. Modern Period - President of Mexico

1) Who is the current president of Mexico? ____________________________

2) When was he elected to office? ______________________________

3) What political party does he belong to? ___________________________________

4) What is the PRI?

5) What happened to the PRI in 2000?