History
In what year did the Mexican Revolution begin?
1910
What is the longest river in Mexico?
The Rio Grande (Río Bravo), which marks part of the border with the United States
Which civilization carved the large stone heads known as the "Olmec Heads"?
The Olmec civilization
What style of music, originating in Jalisco, is characterized by the use of violins, trumpets, and guitars?
Mariachi
In what year did Mexico host the Olympic Games?
1968
Who was the revolutionary leader known as "The Centaur of the North"?
Francisco Villa (also known as Pancho Villa)
What is the tallest active volcano in Mexico?
Popocatépetl
In what year was the Day of the Dead festival inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO?
2008
What is the traditional celebration held on November 2 in Mexico?
Day of the Dead
What is Mexico’s national sport, although not the most popular?
Charrería
Which indigenous leader resisted the Spanish conquest and defended his people, the Purépechas, in Michoacán?
Caltzontzin
What is the largest natural lake in Mexico?
Lake Chapala
What famous Mexican painter is known for her self-portraits and relationship with muralist Diego Rivera?
Frida Kahlo
What musical genre, famous for its fast tempo and narrative lyrics, originated in northern Mexico?
Corrido
Which Mexican soccer player was the first to play for Real Madrid?
Hugo Sánchez.
In what year was the current Mexican Constitution enacted?
1917
In which state is the famous Copper Canyon located?
Chihuahua
Which Mexican writer was awarded the Cervantes Prize in 2013?
Elena Poniatowska
What alcoholic beverage is native to the region of Jalisco and is made from blue agave?
Tequila
What is the name of the stadium in Mexico City that hosted two FIFA World Cup finals?
Azteca Stadium
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
How many states does Mexico have?
32, including Mexico City.
Who painted the famous mural "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central"?
Diego Rivera
What is the name of the traditional dance from Veracruz that features a style of foot-stamping?
Son Jarocho
Which Mexican boxer is known as "Canelo" and has won multiple world titles in different weight classes?
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez