Grammar
What is the Spanish word for "I am"?
Soy
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What food is made with a tortilla folded around fillings?
Taco
What holiday honors deceased loved ones in Mexico?
Día de los Muertos
How many letters are in the Spanish alphabet today?
27
What is the yo form of tener?
Tengo
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
What fruit is commonly used to make guacamole?
Avocado
What holiday is celebrated on December 25?
Navidad
What language is spoken in most Spanish-speaking countries?
Spanish
What tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past?
Preterite tense
What famous ancient city was built by the Maya in Mexico?
Chichén Itzá
What sauce is made from tomatoes and peppers and is often served with chips?
Salsa
What celebration marks a girl's 15th birthday?
Quinceañera
What famous dance originated in Argentina?
Tango
What is the correct form of ser for "ellos"?
Son
What ocean is on Mexico's west coast?
Pacific Ocean
What traditional Mexican dish is made with corn dough wrapped in husks?
Tamales
What parade-filled celebration takes place before Lent in many Spanish-speaking countries?
Carnaval
What famous artist painted Guernica?
Pablo Picasso
Which mood is used to express wishes, doubt, or emotion?
Subjunctive
What is the currency of Mexico?
Mexican Peso
What chocolate-based sauce is often served over meat?
Mole
What are Las Posadas reenacting?
Mary and Joseph's search for shelter
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population?
Mexico