Question

1. on the map below, identify the bodies of water surrounding mexico and central america.
2. the two powerful indian empires were the ___________ and the __________.
3. which states of the united states border mexico? ________ ______ ________
4. the capital of mexico is ___________ ________.

Explanation:

1. For the map, the bodies of water are matched to their geographic positions relative to Mexico and Central America: Gulf of California is between mainland Mexico and the Baja Peninsula; Gulf of Mexico is east of Mexico; Caribbean Sea is east of Central America; Pacific Ocean is west of Mexico and Central America.
2. The two most powerful pre-colonial Indian empires in the Americas (relevant to the region) are well-documented historical entities.
3. The US states that share a border with Mexico are the southernmost contiguous states along the US-Mexico border.
4. The capital of Mexico is a well-established geographic and political fact.

Answer:

1.

• Gulf of California: Narrow sea between Mexico's mainland and Baja California
• Gulf of Mexico: Body of water east of Mexico
• Caribbean Sea: Body of water east of Central America
• Pacific Ocean: Body of water west of Mexico and Central America

1. Aztec Empire; Inca Empire
2. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
3. Mexico City