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100

Styles that emerged in the late 19th century in Mexico

What are romanticism, realism-naturalism and modernism?

100

This type of pottery from Michoacán is characterized by the amount of dots on it.

What is dotted pottery

100

This colorful paper art is often seen hanging at festivals and on altars.

Papel Picado

100

What does "Hasta mañana" mean in English?

See you tomorrow!

100

What is the most popular food in Mexico?

Tacos! 

200

Literature intended to depict the life and thought of indigenous people, often not written by indigenous people.

What was Indigenous literature?

200

The origins of modern Mexican art

What are the Olmecs, Mayan, and Aztecs?

200

This 15th birthday celebration marks a girl’s transition from childhood to womanhood in Mexican culture.

A Quinceañera!


200

Are there more than or less than 500 million native Spanish speakers in the world? 

Less than (484 million native speakers)

200

Do authentic Mexican tacos have cheese/queso?

No! 

300

The biggest change to literature in the 1500s in Mexico

What is transcribing oral traditions?

300

This festival is the origin of many artistic traditions in Mexico, like sugar skulls, handmade masks, and papel picado

What is day of the dead

300

These two major pre-Columbian civilizations heavily influenced Mexico’s ancient customs (150 each)

Aztec & Maya

300

How do you say sweet in Spanish?

Dulce

300

What is arroz con pollo

Chicken and Rice 

400

Effect of the Mexican revolution in literature.

What is the diversification of Mexican literature?

400

The most popular actor in Mexico in the 1950s, often called “Mexico’s Charlie Chaplain”

Who was Cantiflas?

400

This flower, often used to decorate ofrendas, is believed to help guide spirits back to the world of the living during Día de los Muertos.

The Marigold

400

What language did Spanish originate from?

Latin

400

Name five common ingredients in guacamole

Avocados, Cilantro, Lime, Salt, Tomatoes


500

A style of literature written by Carlos Fuentes and others that went against the "official" culture.

What is infrarealism?

500

The name given to Diego Rivera, David Siqueriros, and Jose Orozco

What is the big three?

500

Though now a staple in Mexican birthday parties, piñatas originally came from this country before being adopted and transformed by the Spanish and Mexicans.

China

500

How many countries have Spanish as their official language?

21

500

What Mexican dish is made from fresh corn kernels, cheese, and mayonnaise?

Elote

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