Mexican Culture
This is the official language of Mexico
What is Spanish?
A tortilla filled with meat, cheese, or veggies
What is a taco?
Traditional Mexican bands often wear matching outfits and play trumpets and violins
What is mariachi?
Cinco de Mayo celebrates a victory by this country
What is Mexico?
A party game where you hit something filled with candy
What is a piñata?
Bright paper decorations often seen at fiestas
What is papel picado?
This green dip is made from avocados
What is guacamole?
This dance involves stomping feet and colorful dresses
What is folklórico?
The holiday remembers a battle fought in this country
What is Mexico?
Something you might shout to celebrate (like “_____!”)
What is Olé! or Viva!
This traditional Mexican clothing item is often worn at celebrations
What is a sombrero?
A popular Mexican dish with rice, beans, and toppings in a bowl
What is a burrito bowl?
This instrument is commonly used in mariachi bands
What is a guitar?
The Battle of Puebla was against this European country
What is France?
This party activity involves dancing in a line while following the person in front of you
What is a conga line?
Mexico is located on this continent
What is North America?
This crunchy snack is often dipped in salsa
What are tortilla chips?
Music played at parties to get everyone dancing
What is fiesta music?
Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day (True/False)
What is True?
A fun accessory often worn at parties for laughs
What are fake mustaches?
The colors of the Mexican flag are green, white, and ______?
What is red?
A sweet fried treat often covered in cinnamon sugar
What are churros?
This large bass instrument used in mariachi music replaces the need for a standard bass guitar
What is a guitarrón?
The Battle of Puebla happened in this year
What is 1862?
This Mexican celebration word means “party”
What is fiesta?