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What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?

The Agave Plant


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What are some foods that Mexico introduced to the world?

chocolate, tomatoes, corn

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Which butterflies migrate to Mexico for winter

Monarch

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The most popular sport in Mexico

futbol (soccer)

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How do you say “Hello“ in Spanish?

"Hola"

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What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico

The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs

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What is the main ingredient used to make guacamole?

Avocado

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Currency of Mexico

Peso

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What is Dia de los Muertos a celebration of?

Remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed away?

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Mexican word for a nap

"Siesta" or "Coyotito"

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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.

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At what time of the day would you eat chilaquiles in Mexico?

Breakfast (Morning)

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What country borders Mexico to the north?

United States

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National flower of Mexico

Dahlia

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How do you say "please" in Spanish?

por favor

400

What does Cinco De Mayo celebrate?

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

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What is the name of the common pepper used in Mexican food?

jalapeno

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Mexico's national bird

Golden eagle

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In which hemisphere is Mexico located?

North

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How do you say "good morning" in Spanish?

Buenos días:

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Which type of traditional Mexican folk music is performed by a group of strolling musicians with stringed instruments?

Mariachi

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This food is made of masa and often filled with meat then wrapped in a corn husk to steam cook.

tamales

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Mexico was colonized by this country.

Spain

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River that runs along Mexico's northern border

Rio Grande

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How do you say "good bye" in Spanish?

Adiós

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