History & Legends
Who was called the Benemérito de las Américas?
Benito Juárez.
What did the Mexican engineer Guillermo González Camarena invent in 1948, patenting an important electronic device worldwide?
The color Tv.
This endangered amphibian has the unique biological ability to fully regenerate lost limbs, heart tissue, and parts of its brain. It lives in Xochimilco
The axolotl
What is the name of this elegant skeletal figure that serves as a satirical symbol of death in Mexican culture?
La Catrina
Where were the Colossal Heads discover?
In Tabasco.
Francisco Márquez was a famous soccer player in México. T / F ?
False, He was a "niño héroe"
How many states are there in México?
32
What is the name of the volcano that was born in Michoacán in 1943? It is considered the youngest volcano on América Continent.
The Paricutín.
November 20th is the day to celebrate the Mexican Revolution. T / F
T, We celebrate the independece of México on Sept. 16th.
This colorful central Mexican city, famous for its narrow cobblestone streets and silver mining history,it inspired Disney Company to create "Coco"
Guanajuato
José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix was the first president of México. T / F.
True, but he changed his name to Guadalupe Victoria to honor the Virgen de Gpe. and represent the victory during the mexican independence.
Who built the Colossal heads?
What is the active volcano called "Don Goyo" in México?
The Popocatépetl.
Nov 1st is a day to commemorate the Day of the Dead for little kids. T / F
T. Nov 2nd is especially for adults.
Where is the Alhóndigas de Granaditas located?
Guanajuato
It is presumed that La llorona (weeping woman) is...
La Malinche.
What´s the fruit you can eat with nachos?
Avocado
Mention the name of the bird that is called "Serpiente emplumada".
Quetzal.
They were called the Mexican "Gladiators." Mention two of them.
El Santo, Blue Demon, Mil Máscaras, Perro Aguayo, Huracán Rmz, Rayo de Jalisco, Atlantis, Canek, Rey Misterio, Místico.
What is the capital city of Monterrey?
Monterrey is the capital city of Nuevo León.
What are the names of the two volcanoes related to a romantic Aztec legend?
The Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl
What is the capital city of Tabasco?
Villahermosa
In México there are two important oceans, one is the Pacific and the second one is...
The Gulf of México.
She loved animals and painted many portraits.
Frida Khalo
What is México's official name?
Estados Unidos Mexicanos.