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Do you speak Spanish?
100
What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?
The Agave Plant
100
What are some foods that Mexico introduced to the world?
chocolate, tomatoes, corn
100
Which butterflies migrate to Mexico for winter
Monarch
100
The most popular sport in Mexico
futbol (soccer)
100
How do you say “Hello“ in Spanish?
"Hola"
200
What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico
The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs
200
What is the main ingredient used to make guacamole?
Avocado
200
Currency of Mexico
Peso
200
What is Dia de los Muertos a celebration of?
Remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed away?
200
Mexican word for a nap
"Siesta" or "Coyotito"
300
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.
300
At what time of the day would you eat chilaquiles in Mexico?
Breakfast (Morning)
300
What country borders Mexico to the north?
United States
300
National flower of Mexico
Dahlia
300
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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400
What is the name of the common pepper used in Mexican food?
jalapeno
400
Mexico's national bird
Golden eagle
400
In which hemisphere is Mexico located?
North
400
How do you say "good morning" in Spanish?
Buenos días:
500
Which type of traditional Mexican folk music is performed by a group of strolling musicians with stringed instruments?
Mariachi
500
This food is made of masa and often filled with meat then wrapped in a corn husk to steam cook.
tamales
500
Mexico was colonized by this country.
Spain
500
River that runs along Mexico's northern border
Rio Grande
500
How do you say "good bye" in Spanish?
Adiós