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What's celebrated on May 5th? 

Puebla's battle.

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A common ingredient that is found in Mexican Candy

Chili powder.

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What's Mexico's official name?

United Mexican States

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In any marketplace in Mexico, you'll find large, colorfully decorated papier-maché figures, filled with candy, to be hung from a tree and broken with a stick. What are these called?

Piñatas

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What state of Mexico is the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal located in?

Yucatán

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What do Mexican people celebrate on November 20th?

Mexican revolution.

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What are the main staple foods for Mexican dishes?

The main staple food are corn, rice, fruits and vegetables, chicken, pork, beef, lamb and along the coastal regions also seafood. Chilli peppers are usually among the main ingredients in many Mexican dishes.

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The Mayans were renowned for which cultural development?

Sophisticaded writing system

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What is the official animal of Mexico?

Golden eagle

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What is Mazatlan's nickname?

La perla del pacífico

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When do Mexican people celebrate labour day?

May 1st.

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What is the basis of most Mexican dishes?

Corn.

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Mexico is currently comprised of how many states?

31

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Which Mexican drink is made from the Agave plant?

Tequila

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FONATUR has overseen the development of Huatulco. What is FONATUR?

FONATUR stands for Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (National Fund to Develop Tourism).  

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What is celebrated on February 5th?

Mexican constitution day.

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It is a milk and cinnamon based drink/ it is described as a sweet rice drink

Horchata

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What is Mexico’s national dance? 

The Mexican hat dance, or Jarabe Tapatio

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 What’s the traditional Mexican dish that includes a stuffed pepper?

Chile en nogada

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 What is the highest mountain in Mexico?

Mount Orizaba

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What's celebrated on March 21st?

Benito Juarez's birthday memorial

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A chocolate based drink made with masa (corn flower) also known as hot chocolate- it contains cinnamon, piloncillo, water, or milk.

Champurrado

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When did Mexico gain its independence?


1821

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What is the traditional Mexican musical ensemble consisting of mostly stringed instruments?

Mariachi

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 What countries border Mexico?

 United States, Guatemala & Belize