History
What is the name of the ancient civilization that built the city of Teotihuacán?
The Aztecs
What is the traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd?
Día de los Muertos
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado.
Who is the famous Mexican painter known for her self-portraits.
Frida Khalo
What is the most popular sport in Mexico?
Futbol (soccer)
What is the significance of September 16th in Mexico?
It's independence day
What is the name of the traditional Mexican music style that uses violins, trumpets, and guitars and often wears charro suits?
Mariachi
What dish is made out of corn dough filled with meat or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk, and steamed.
Tamales
who is the famous Mexican F1 driver
Checo Perez
What is the currency of Mexico?
El peso Mexicano
What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821
What's the name of the decorated container filled with candy used at parties and celebrations?
Piñata
What traditional Mexican dessert is made from fried dough shaped into sticks or knots and coated with sugar, sometimes served with chocolate?
Churros
Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Mexico's president
What is the official name of Mexico?
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Who were the main ancient civilizations in Mexico before Spanish colonization?
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
What indigenous language, still widely spoken in central Mexico, was the language of the Aztecs?
Nahuatl
What Mexican dish consists of tortillas filled with meat, rolled up, covered in chili sauce, and baked?
Enchiladas
Who was Hernán Cortés?
The Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
What is the largest pyramid in Mexico?
The Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán.
Who led the Mexican revolution?(name at least two)
Francisco Madero, Emiliano Zapata y Pancho Villa.
What is the meaning of the colors on the Mexican flag?
Green for hope, white for unity, and red for the blood of national heroes.
What is Señora Freyte's favorite food?
Enchiladas
Who is Octavio Paz?
A Nobel Prize-winning Mexican poet and writer.
What is the name of the peninsula in southeastern Mexico known for its beaches and Mayan ruins?
The Yucatán Peninsula.