Mexican Culture
History
Geography
Mexican Food
South American Food
100
What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the return of loved ones who have passed away
What is Dia De Los Muertos
100
Who were group of Spanish conquerors who overthrew the Aztecs, Mayans and Incan tribes?
Who are the Conquistadores
100
Mexico's large river that borders the United States and Mexico is called the
Rio Grande
100
Guacamole is dip prepared with mashed...
What is avocado
100
A meat filled pastry common in Argentina is called a(n)
What is empanada
200
What is the name of the Mid-Day Nap after Lunch common in Latin America?
What is a Siesta
200
What were the two groups who were the original inhabitants of Mexico?
Who are the Aztecs and the Mayans
200
This Mountain range in South America made travel extremely difficult and each country developed independently.
What are the Andes Mountain Range
200
A traditional cooking tool used for grinding spices and making traditional dips like guacamole.
What is a Molcajetes? 
200
A root vegetable common in Brazilian Cuisine.
What is cassava?
300
True or False: Being together with family and maintaining close relationships is an important aspect of Mexican Culture
What is True
300
Who were the original inhabitants of South America?
Who are the Incas
300
The coastal/tropical regions of Mexico and South America would predominately see which types of foods being served?
What is seafood, tropical fruits etc. Answers may vary
300
Meat, rolled in a tortilla and covered in red or green sauce and cheese traditional in Mexican cuisine is called
What are enchiladas
300
What is the name for a marinated raw fish dish?
What is ceviche
400
Name one cooking method used in Mexican cuisine:
Steaming, deep frying, barbacoa answers may vary
400
This non-meat protein source is served at almost every meal and was historically popular because it was more economical than traditional meats. Hint: It is the base of frijoles refritos
What are beans
400
Because they grow well in the climate and geography of Mexico, peppers, rice and beans, and what fourth staple ingredient are seen in a variety of dishes?
What is Corn
400
Mole, a complex sauce, has what unique ingredient?
What is chocolate
400
True or False: Each country in South America is very diverse and has its own unique cuisine and staple ingredients
What is True
500
What Religion is Predominately Followed in Mexico?
What is Catholic
500
This food was first cultivated in Mexico, making "spicy" a characteristic of Mexican cuisine
What are peppers or chiles
500
This type of root vegetable, grows extremely well in Peru and they have cultivated over 100 different varieties.
What is the potato
500
This tool is used to beat air into Mexican Hot Chocolate
What is a molinillo
500
What is the name for this banana like starch, traditional in South American cuisine
What is a plantain