The Porfiriato Quiz

When was Porfirio Diaz born?

• August 10, 1845

• July 2, 1915

• September 15, 1830

• June 5, 1867

In which year did Porfirio Diaz begin participating in Mexico's political and military life?

• 1861

• 1858

• 1876

• 1910

Who carried Benito Juarez's liberals to power in the war of reform?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Francisco Madero

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

Which country sent troops to Mexico due to unpaid loans by earlier Mexican governments?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

How many times did Diaz face Juarez in presidential elections?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

During which term did Porfirio Diaz establish a single party regime and modify the Constitution?

• First term

• Second term

• Third term

• Fourth term

What was the main focus of Porfirio Diaz's political policies?

• Economic jump-start

• Social welfare

• Military expansion

• Cultural preservation

Who declared the election results fraudulent in 1910, leading to a revolt against Porfirio Diaz?

• Benito Juarez

• Pancho Villa

• Emiliano Zapata

• Francisco I. Madero

In which year was Porfirio Diaz overthrown by Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata?

• 1884

• 1876

• 1867

• 1911

In which city did Porfirio Diaz die in exile?

• Rome

• Paris

• Mexico City

• Madrid