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QUESTION: Which city is the capital of Mexico?
ANSWER: Mexico city
QUESTION: Which traditional Mexican dish consists of a folded tortilla filled with ingredients such as meat, onions, cilantro, etc?
ANSWER: Taco
QUESTION: Which legendary Mexican singer, known for his ranchera music, is affectionately nicknamed “El Charro”?
ANSWER: Vicente Fernández
QUESTION:Which traditional Mexican song features the famous refrain “Ay, ay, ay, ay canta y no llores” and is known worldwide?
ANSWER: Cielito Lindo
QUESTION: Which vibrant Mexican holiday celebrates and honors deceased loved ones with colorful altars and festivities?
ANSWER: Día de los Muertos
QUESTION: Where in Mexico was the famous drink Tequila invented?
ANSWER: Guadalajara, Tequila
QUESTION: Which popular Mexican street food is made from masa, often filled with meat or cheese, wrapped in a corn husk, and steamed?
ANSWER: Tamales
QUESTION: Which Mexican actor and comedian is widely known for the film Instructions Not Included?
ANSWER: Eugenio Derbez
QUESTION: Which lively track by Los Tucanes de Tijuana tells the story of a woman who never stops dancing?
ANSWER: La Chona
QUESTION: What is the name of the popular Mexican sport featuring masked wrestlers performing acrobatic moves?
ANSWER: Lucha Libre
QUESTION: Which States form part of “El brazo de Mexico”?
ANSWER: Baja California & Baja California sur
QUESTION: What is the name of the rich, complex sauce made with chili peppers, spices, and sometimes chocolate?
ANSWER: Mole
QUESTION: Which iconic Mexican painter is best known for her self-portraits and bold, colorful style?
ANSWER: Frida Kahlo
QUESTION: Which uplifting ranchera tune includes the famous lyric “pero sigo siendo… ”?
ANSWER: El Rey
QUESTION: Name 2 of three dog breeds that originated from Mexico
ANSWER: Chihuahua, Calupo, Xolo
QUESTION: Which state is home to the famous Copper Canyon, a series of canyons larger than the Grand Canyon?
ANSWER: Chihuahua
QUESTION: Which famous salad, popular worldwide, was created by an Italian‐born chef in Tijuana, Mexico, in the early 1920s?
ANSWER: Caesar Salad
QUESTION: Which Mexican film director, celebrated for his imaginative worlds in Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, has won multiple Academy Awards?
ANSWER: Guillermo del Toro
QUESTION: Which famous norteño band recorded the hit “La Puerta Negra,” released in 1986?
ANSWER: Los Tigres del Norte
QUESTION: Which alcoholic beverage from agave was made by the Mexica(Aztecs)?
ANSWER: Pulque
QUESTION: Which Mexican city, often nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring," is known for its pleasant climate and historic charm?
ANSWER: Cuernavaca
QUESTION: Which crumbly, salty cheese from Mexico is commonly sprinkled over dishes such as elote (grilled corn) and salads?
ANSWER: Queso Cotija
QUESTION: Which iconic star of Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema, often called “El Ídolo de Guamúchil,” was known for his roles in ranchera films and his expressive singing voice?
ANSWER: Pedro Infante
QUESTION: Which haunting Oaxacan folk song, famously performed by Chavela Vargas, references a legendary weeping spirit?
ANSWER: La Llorona
QUESTION: Which modern worldwide invention was created by the Mexican engineer Guillermo González Camarena?
ANSWER: The color TV system