Olympics in Mexico
Mexico For Kids
Program Facts
Mexican Terms and More
Random Facts
100

What year did the Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico take place?

1968

100

What language do people in Mexico speak?

Spanish!

100

Do we have intervention everyday? Yes or no.

No. We have intervention 4 days out of 5 days of program.

100

How do you say “hello” in Spanish?

Hola!

100

How many states are in the U.S.?

50!

200

Was 1958 the first time the Games had taken place in Latin America. True or False.

False. 1968.

200

Mexico is the 4th largest country in the world. true or False.

False. 14th.

200

How long is our breakfast time?

30 minutes.

200

What is the name of the dip made of avocados?

Guacamole!

200

What is Ms. A’s favorite color?

PURPLE!

300

Mexican hurdler Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the ___ at the ___ ___.

Each right answer = $100 for $300 total.

1) cauldron

2) Olympic

3)  Ceremony

300

Why is Mexico on/in a place called the “Ring of Fire?”

There are lots of volcanoes around it.

300

How many field trips total do we have for summer program?

4. This includes the BMX presentation.

300

To say “good afternoon“ in Spanish, do you say “buenas noches,” yes or no?

No. You would say “buenas tardes.”

300

How many balloons have we lost in the classroom ;(

3.


Two popped and another went missing…

400

Why was the Mexico City Olympic Games controversial?

Bonus $100 for saying the number:


Because of the city's high altitude above sea level.


Bonus $100 for saying the number: 2,300m

400

Who built famous what’s in Mexico?

$200 for each right answer (2 answers total).

The AZTECS built famous PYRAMIDS.


400

What does ASES stand for?

$100 for each correctly stated word.

After School Education and Safety.

400

What is the Mexican currency?

Pesos.

400

Name 4 types of dog breeds.

Some breed names can include: Pitbull, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Poodle, Great Dane.

Up to Ms. A’s discretion.

500

Name the 8 events mentioned.

Each event mentioned = $100.

Long-distance running, middle-distance running, swimming, cycling, short-distance, jumping, throwing and weightlifting.

500

Name 5 foods mentioned in the video.

Each food mentioned = $100.

Spicy meats, tortillas, tortilla chips, popcorn, chocolate.

500

What does each letter stand for in the acronym P.R.I.D.E.?


$100 for each correct answer.

P is Perseverance

R is Responsibility

I is Integrity

D is Determination

E is Enthusiasm


500

What is Cinco de Mayo? Points given for stating the month and day + what it celebrates.

5th of May.

Celebrates the Mexican military’s victory over the war with France. Many people confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Independence Day (September 16th).

500

What colors are on Ms. A’s schedule paper?

$100 for each color stated (5 colors total).

Red, Orange, Green, Black, Blue



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