Geography
Mexico City
What is the main ingredient used to make tortilla?
Corn
What is the main language of Mexico?
Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the country. Mexico recognizes 68 national languages.
Is Mexico City sinking? True or False
The capital city, built on an ancient lakebed, is slowly sinking, due to excessive groundwater extraction.
Flag colors
Red, White, Green
What region is Mexico located in?
Who did a cover page on Mexican cuisine?
Vogue Magazine
Who was killed when the Spanish arrived at Mexico 1517-1519?
Aztec emperor (MoctezumaII). His death occurred under mysterious circumstances. Some accounts say he was killed by his own people in a revolt against the Spanish, while others suggest he died from injuries or abuse at the hands of the Spanish.
Mexico is Home to One of The World’s Largest Pyramids.
True or False
True. The Great Pyramid at Cholula is the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today.
What kind of government does Mexico have?
Constitutional Republic
Which ocean borders Mexico to the west and south?
Pacific Ocean
Mexican artist painted surreal art, self portraits
Frida Kahlo
Who are Mexico's biggest trading partners?
Canada and United States
During which month is Día de los Muertos celebrated?
Noviembre
Why is Mexico's current president significant?
She is the 1st woman president.
This sea is located southeast of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Artist who painted the working class & spoke out about labor rights
Diego Rivera
What year did Mexico gain independence and from who?
1821 Spain
Dish with fry tortilla chips flavorful sauce, eggs, avocado, or beans on the side
Chilaquiles
What's the name of the president of Mexico?
Claudia Sheinbaum
Which two countries border Mexico to the southeast?
Belize and Guatemala
What is Mole?
A sauce includes chiles, nuts, seeds and chocolate
When was the Mexican-American war?
1846-1848. It was conflict that resulted in the US gaining a large portion of Mexico's territory, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Is Mexico's Independence Day celebrated on Cinco de Mayo?
True or False
False. Holiday that commemorates Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
What is "El Grito"?
Annual event to celebrate independence and national pride