Mexican food
What is a traditional Mexican dish made with a tortilla and different fillings?
Tacos
What Mexican celebration honors deceased loved ones on November 1 and 2?
Day of the death
What traditional Mexican musicians wear charro suits and play trumpets and violins?
The mariachis
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Mexico city
What are the three colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white and red
What traditional Mexican dish is made with corn dough and wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves?
Tamales
What date is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 16
What is the name of the famous Mexican hat often associated with traditional celebrations?
Sombrero
What ancient civilization built Chichén Itzá?
The maya civilication
What animal appears in the center of the Mexican flag?
An eagle
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avacado
What colorful flowers are commonly used to decorate Day of the Dead altars?
Marigolds (cempasúchil)
What traditional Mexican dance from Jalisco is known for colorful dresses and charro outfits?
Jarabe tapatío
What is the name of the famous ancient city built by the Mexica, where Mexico City stands today?
Tenochtitlan
What traditional outfit is commonly worn by Mexican charros?
A charro suit
What Mexican sauce is traditionally made with chili peppers, spices, and sometimes chocolate?
Mole
What is the name of the traditional Mexican celebration before Christmas that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter?
Las posadas
What type of Mexican music is associated with singers such as Vicente Fernández?
Ranchera music
In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821
What is the name of the traditional women's outfit often associated with Puebla, featuring a decorated skirt and shawl?
China poblana dress
What Mexican dish from Puebla is traditionally served with a creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds?
Chiles en nogada
What is the name of the traditional bread prepared for Day of the Dead?
Pan de muerto
What traditional Mexican music genre is especially associated with the state of Sinaloa and brass bands?
Banda music
What is the name of the famous archaeological site in Oaxaca associated with the Zapotec civilization?
Monte Albán
What is the name of the traditional women's outfit often associated with Puebla, featuring a decorated skirt and shawl?
China poblana dress