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How many federal entities are in Mexico?
32
What food is made from masa and have a variety of fillings?
Tamales
What type of cactus is the eagle sitting on on the Mexican Flag?
Prickly Pear
Spider Monkey
Who does the Day of the Dead honor?
Loved ones that have passed away
How many native languages are spoken in Mexico?
100!
What drink is a light beverage blended with sugar and water, as well as fruit/cereals/flowers/seeds?
Aguas Frescas
Which animal in this presentation lives in rivers and lakes?
Axolotl
When is Mexico’s Independence Day?
September 16th
What food is a creamy dessert consisting of caramel and custard?
Flan
What currency is used in Mexico?
Peso
What is the alter called that is made to honor someone’s loved ones?
Ofrenda
What percentage of people speak Spanish in Mexico?
80%
True or False: Day of the Dead is the Mexican version of Halloween.
False
What is the national bird of Mexico?
Golden Eagle
Name one thing you do on Three Kings Day.
Give gifts, participate in large feasts, eat Rosca de Reyes
If you do this on New Year’s Eve, you will be granted a full year of travel...
Run around the block with a suitcase
In what tradition do you eat the Rosca de Reyes?
Three Kings Day (Dia de los Reyes)
How many grapes are you supposed to eat on New Years Eve before midnight in this Mexican superstition?
12
True or False: A quinceañera celebrates a girl’s 15th birthday.
True