Mexican History
This country colonized Mexico
Spain
This country is north of Mexico
United States
What is the main ingredient in traditional Mexican mole sauce?
Chocolate
Who does Mexico celebrate their independence from?
Spain
Over/Under 100 million people in Mexico
Over
Did Mexico gain independence before or after the United States?
After
This ocean is on Mexico's western border
Pacific Ocean
This food has a hard or soft shell and is filled with meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and other ingredients
Taco
This is the language spoken in Mexico
Spanish
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Four
The two large civilizations in Mexico before European exploration
Aztecs and Mayans
This body of water is on Mexico's eastern border
Gulf of Mexico
What is served alongside birria tacos?
Consomé
What is the highest peak in Mexico?
Pico de Orizaba
The peninsula that sticks out on Mexico's western border
Baja Peninsula
This country invaded Mexico while the United States was going through the Civil War
France
The capital of Mexico
Mexico City
This is a custard dish with caramel usually poured over it
Flan
Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
The main religion in Mexico
Catholic
First European to step foot in Mexico
Hernan Cortes
The best way to describe the geography/climate of Mexico
Dry, mountainous, desert, arid.
Mexican tortillas were originally made from the grain of which plant?
Tortilla
The national animal of Mexico
Golden Eagle
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France in what battle?
The Battle of Puebla