History Of
Mexico
Mexico
Cinco De
Mayo
Mayo
Dia De
Las Muertos
Las Muertos
Spanish
Fun Facts
About Mexico
About Mexico
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Was Mexico always peaceful and united?
No! There used to be a lot of corrupt dictators and the ancient groups of people used to always be fighting over territory
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When is Cinco De Mayo celebrated?
May 5th
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What are some of the fun ways that people decorate Dia De Las Muertos?
They have skulls made out of sugar that they decorate with icing and they paint their faces like skulls
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can you count to ten in Spanish
1 uno, 2 dos, 3 tres, 4 cuatro, 5 cinco, 6 seis, 7 siete, 8 ocho, 9 nueve, 10 diez
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What are the colors of the flag of Mexico and what is in the center of it?
Green, White, and Red. In the middle of it is an eagle with a serpent in its mouth and is resting on a cactus.
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What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico
The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs
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What are some ways that people celebrate Cinco De Mayo?
People celebrate with food, music dancing, costumes, parades, and mariachi music
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What is one creepy and weird tradition that people thankfully no longer do for Dia De Los Muertos?
Hint: Now these are made out of sugar and are fun to decorate
Before the 1600s people used to use real skulls in their alters
200
how do you say night in spanish
noche
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What does the word Iberia mean?
Iberia is another name for Spain
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What is the name of the type of people that came over from Spain and invaded Mexico and killed many of the people that live in Mexico?
The Conquistadors
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Very Difficult Question: What is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo?
Hint: It is not tacos, it is not quesadillas, it is not the burrito (It does start with a M)
Molé Poblano
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What are some of the more traditional things that people do in order to celebrate Dia De Las Muertos?
They create an alter with candles, flowers, water, photos, possessions and bread to honor the dead
300
how do you say "hi, how are you" in spanish?
hola, como estas
300
what percentage of avocados are grown in Mexico
90%
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What country tried to put their own ruler in Mexico's government after they defeated the Mexican army?
Hint: Napoleon out Archduke Something Whatsit
France
400
Does Cinco De Mayo celebrate Mexico's Independence?
No!
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Why do people celebrate Dia De Las Muertos? (What are the people celebrating?)
The celebration is to honor those who have passed away and celebrate the lives that they lived
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how do you say "i love to live in mexico"
Me encanta vivir en mexico
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What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?
The Agave Plant
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Which 3 countries almost invaded Mexico in because Mexico could not afford to pay back all of the money that they borrowed from them?
England, Spain, and France
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What does Cinco De Mayo celebrate?
Hint: One country was outnumbered during a battle against another country
The Mexican militia led by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla even though they were outnumbered. Pride and Unity are celebrated as well
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What two days is Dia De Las Muertos celebrated on?
November 1st and November 2nd
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how do you say good morning in Spanish
Buenos diaz
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What is the name of the healer in Mexico who uses the egg to treat those who are not feeling well?
The Curandera
