History Of
Mexico
Mexico
Cinco De
Mayo
Mayo
Dia De
Las Muertos
Las Muertos
Cenotes
Fun Facts
About Mexico
About Mexico
100
Was Mexico always peaceful and united?
No! There used to be a lot of corrupt dictators and the ancient groups of people used to always be fighting over territory
100
When is Cinco De Mayo celebrated?
May 5th
100
What are some of the fun ways that people celebrate Dia De Las Muertos?
They have skulls made out of sugar that they decorate with icing and they paint their faces like skulls
/Getty-Sugar-Skulls-1-57e5b3d65f9b586c351d49c6.jpg)
100
What kind of water are the cenotes made up of?
(Salt Water, Fresh Water, Acidic Water, Runoff Water, Magical Water, Unicorn Water, Elf Water)
Fresh Water
100
What are the colors of the flag of Mexico and what is in the center of it?
Green, White, and Red. In the middle of it is an eagle with a serpent in its mouth and is resting on a cactus.
200
What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico
The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs DD200
200
Battle of Puebla: Took place on May 5, where the outnumbered Mexican army defeated French forces during the Second Franco-Mexican War in what year, 5 year buffer.
Battle of Puebla: Took place on May 5, 1862, where the outnumbered Mexican army defeated French forces during the Second Franco-Mexican War. DD**
200
What is one creepy and weird tradition that people thankfully no longer do for Dia De Los Muertos?
Hint: Now these are made out of sugar and are fun to decorate
Before the 1600s people used to use real skulls in their alters DD**
200
The water in cenotes is usually crystal clear due to the natural filtration through what type of rock?
limestone DD**
200
What does the word Iberia mean?
Iberia is another name for Spain DD**
300
What is the name of the type of people that came over from Spain and invaded Mexico and killed many of the people that live in Mexico?
The Conquistadors
300
Very Difficult Question: What is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo?
Hint: It is not tacos, it is not quesadillas, it is not the burrito (It does start with a M)
Molé Poblano
300
What are some of the more traditional things that people do in order to celebrate Dia De Las Muertos?
They create an alter with candles, flowers, water, photos, possessions and bread to honor the dead
300
Are all cenotes above ground and open?
No! Many of them exist underground and are similar to a cave
300
What is the Birthplace of Tequila?
Tequila, Jalisco: Explore the birthplace of tequila with distillery tours and cultural experiences
400
What country tried to put their own ruler in Mexico's government after they defeated the Mexican army?
Hint: Napoleon out Archduke Something Whatsit
France
400
Does Cinco De Mayo celebrate Mexico's Independence?
No! You will have to venture over to the 500 question to find out what it does celebrate :)
400
Why do people celebrate Dia De Las Muertos? (What are the people celebrating?)
The celebration is to honor those who have passed away and celebrate the lives that they lived
400
Mayan considered Cenotes sacred, why?
Cenotes were considered sacred by the ancient Maya, who believed they were portals to the underworld.
400
What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?
The Agave Plant
500
Which 3 countries almost invaded Mexico in because Mexico could not afford to pay back all of the money that they borrowed from them?
England, Spain, and France
500
What does Cinco De Mayo celebrate?
Hint: One country was outnumbered during a battle against another country
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, not Mexico’s Independence Day. The Mexican militia led by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla even though they were outnumbered. Pride and Unity are celebrated as well
/battle-of-puebla-large-56a61bd85f9b58b7d0dff4c3.jpg)
500
What two days is Dia De Las Muertos celebrated on?
November 1st and November 2nd
500
The word Cenote comes from the Mayan word dzonot, what does it mean?
The word "cenote" comes from the Mayan word "dzonot," which means "sacred well."
500
What is the name of the healer in Mexico who uses the egg to treat those who are not feeling well?
The Curandera
