History Of
Mexico
Cinco De
Mayo
Dia De
Las Muertos
Cenotes
Fun Facts
About Mexico
100

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


100

When is Cinco De Mayo celebrated?

May 5th


100

What are some of the fun ways that people celebrate Dia De Las Muertos?

They have skulls made out of sugar that they decorate with icing and they paint their faces like skulls


100

What kind of water are the cenotes made up of?

(Salt Water, Fresh Water, Acidic Water, Runoff Water, Magical Water, Unicorn Water, Elf Water)

Fresh Water


100

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.


200

What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico

The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs


200

What are some ways that people celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

People celebrate with food, music dancing, costumes, parades, and mariachi music


200

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

What are some of the activities that people can do while visiting the cenotes?

Swim, kayak, snorkel, zipline, cliff jumping, and repel down them using ropes


200

What does the word Iberia mean?

Iberia is another name for Spain


300

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


300

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


300

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

Are all cenotes above ground and open?

No! Many of them exist underground and are similar to a cave


300

Try to pronounce the village that Juan is from

Good Luck!!!!!!!! :)

Ixcamilpa de Guerrero


400

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! You will have to venture over to the 500 question to find out what it does celebrate :)


400

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


400

Do you have to know how to swim in order to visit the first set of cenotes that we saw in the video?

Nope, you do not need to know how to swim! They give you a life jacket


400

What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?

The Agave Plant


500

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


500

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


500

What two days is Dia De Las Muertos celebrated on?

November 1st and November 2nd


500

Around how many pesos does it take to visit the cenotes?

A) 10,000-15,000 pesos/each 

B) 5-50 pesos/each

C) 100-200 pesos/each

D) They're Free!!!!!!

C) 100-200 pesos/each for each Cenote


500

What is the name of the healer in Mexico who uses the egg to treat those who are not feeling well?

The Curandera 


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