Mexican Identity
What is the main symbol on the Mexican flag?
The eagle devouring a serpent on
a cactus.
What animal is depicted on Mexico's national coat of arms?
The golden eagle
Dates is Día de los Muertos celebrated in Mexico?
November 1 (Día de los Santos Inocentes, for children) and November 2 (Día de los Muertos, for adults).
This Mexican president is famous for his liberal reforms and leadership during the 19th century. He is often called the “Benemérito de las Américas.”
Benito Juarez
Give me an example of peaceful resolution of conflict:
Through dialogue and understanding, rather than through aggression.
What is the most famous Mexican popular music?
Cielito Lindo
Which flower is considered a national symbol of Mexico and is used during the Day of the Dead?
The marigold (cempasúchi)
What are the main elements of a Día de los Muertos altar?
Photos of the deceased, candles, marigold flowers (cempasúchil), papel picado, pan de muerto, food, drinks, incense, and personal items of the deceased.
He was a priest and revolutionary leader who gave the famous “Grito de Dolores,” beginning Mexico’s fight for independence.
Miguel Hidalgo
What is self-esteem?
Feeling confident and positive about yourself
Which Mexican holiday was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in
2008?
Day of the Dead.
What is the name of Mexico's national anthem?
Mexican National Anthem (Himno
Nacional Mexicano).
What is the significance of marigold flowers in this celebration?
Marigold flowers (cempasúchil) are believed to guide the spirits of the dead back to the world of the living with their bright color and strong scent.
Known for her powerful self-portraits, this Mexican artist is one of the most iconic painters in the world.
Frida Kahlo
Expressing emotions in a healthy balanced way:
Assertive handling of emotions
Who is the Mexican writer known for his book The Labyrinth of Solitude, which reflects on
Mexican identity?
Octavio Paz
In what year was the current Mexican flag
officially adopted?
In 1968
What is the traditional bread eaten during Día de los Muertos called?
Pan de muerto
This Mexican writer and poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1990 for his works exploring identity and existence.
Octavio Paz
What is cultural peace?
It is a set of values, attitudes, modes of behavior and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes to resolve problems through dialogue and negotiation between individuals, groups and nations.
Most famous mexican painting:
La Virgen de Guadalupe
What do the colors of the Mexican flag represent?
In which Mexican state is the Día de los Muertos celebration in Pátzcuaro famous?
Michoacán
This Mexican director won multiple Academy Awards for films like Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
Guillermo del Toro
To promote the culture of peace, there is a need to encourage: (3 examples)
Self-esteem
Respect of the rules
Assertive handing of emotion
Appreciation of diversity
Peaceful resolution of conflict