HISTORY
Who led the Mexican War of Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
AVOCADO
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What is the name of the traditional Mexican folk dance often performed in colorful costumes?
Jarabe Tapatío
Who was the famous Mexican boxer known as "El Campeón"?
Julio César Chávez
In what year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
1821
What is the name of the traditional Mexican bread often eaten on the Day of the Dead?
Pan de muerto
What is the largest state in Mexico?
Chihuahua
What is the name of the popular Mexican musical genre that originated in Veracruz?
Son Jarocho
Which Mexican actress won an Academy Award for Best Actress?
Salma Hayek
What is the name of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization that built the pyramids of Teotihuacan?
Teotihuacan
What is the name of the spicy sauce commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
SALSA
What is the name of the long, narrow peninsula in the northwest of Mexico?
Baja California
Who is the famous Mexican painter known for his surrealist works?
Frida Kahlo
Who is the famous Mexican singer known for his ranchera music?
Vicente Fernández
What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?
A dispute over the border between Mexico and the United States.
What type of meat is traditionally used in tacos al pastor?
PORK
What is the name of the Mexican volcano that is also a popular tourist destination?
Popocatépetl
What is the name of the traditional Mexican folk art that involves decorating skulls with colorful designs?
calaveras
Which Mexican scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
Mario Molina
Who was the famous female revolutionary leader known as "La Coronela"?
Hermila Galindo
What is the name of the Mexican beverage made from fermented agave plant?
TEQUILA
In which Mexican state can you find the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza?
Yucatan
What is the name of the ancient Mesoamerican ball game that was played in a large, enclosed court?
Juego de pelota
Who was the first indigenous Mexican president?
Benito Juarez