1. What is the name of the mountain ranges in Mexico?

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1. What is the name of the mountain ranges in Mexico? 2. What are the names of the two peninsulas in Mexico? 3. The Mayans used this technique to farm on the mountainous terrain 4. The Aztecs built a city on top of _________________ 5. What is the most popular religion in Mexico (Be specific)

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