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100
Who built pyramids and great cities in ancient Mexico?
A) Aztecs and Mayans
B) Robots and Aliens
C) Kings and Queens
D) Dinosaurs
A) Aztecs and Mayans
100
What is the name of a famous active volcano in Mexico?
A) Everest
B) Popocatépetl
C) Tenochtitlán
D) Amazon
B) Popocatépetl
100
What do families build to honor loved ones on Día de los Muertos?
A) Castles
B) Schools
C) Colorful altars
D) Boats
C) Colorful altars
100
What do traditional Mexican tacos usually have on top?
A) Ketchup and mustard
B) Salsa, cilantro, and onions
C) Mayonnaise and pickles
D) Cheese and lettuce
B) Salsa, cilantro, and onions
200
What was the name of the Aztec capital city?
A) Chichén Itzá
B) Tenochtitlán
C) Los Angeles
D) Teotihuacán
B) Tenochtitlán
200
What is the Yucatán Peninsula known for?
A) Large glaciers
B) Ancient Mayan ruins and beaches
C) Snowy mountains
D) Tall skyscrapers
B) Ancient Mayan ruins and beaches
200
Which instrument is NOT usually part of a mariachi band?
A) Guitar
B) Trumpet
C) Violin
D) Piano
D) Piano
200
What is one way ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans used corn?
A) They made bread with it.
B) They built houses out of corn husks.
C) They used it only for animal food.
D) They made tortillas and tamales.
D) They made tortillas and tamales.
300
Who led the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Marco Polo
C) Hernán Cortés
D) Christopher Columbus
C) Hernán Cortés
300
Which country has the longest international border with Mexico?
A) United States
B) Brazil
C) Canada
D) France
A) United States
300
What is inside a piñata?
A) Water
B) Candy and small toys
C) Flowers
D) Confetti
B) Candy and small toys
300
What ingredient makes many Mexican dishes spicy?
A) Chili peppers
B) Sugar
C) Salt
D) Lemons
A) Chili peppers
400
When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
A) 1821
B) 1492
C) 1900
D) 1810
A) 1821
400
What are cenotes?
A) Small houses in the desert
B) Giant waterfalls in the jungle
C) A type of spicy Mexican food
D) Underground pools of fresh water
D) Underground pools of fresh water
400
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world?
A) Spain
B) Argentina
C) Colombia
D) Mexico
D) Mexico
400
What does the word "guacamole" mean in the Aztec Nahuatl language?
A) Spicy fruit
B) Green dip
C) Avocado sauce
D) Mashed vegetables
C) Avocado sauce
500
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
A) The start of summer
B) The first taco ever made
C) The Battle of Puebla victory
D) Mexico’s Independence Day
C) The Battle of Puebla victory
500
What two major bodies of water border Mexico?
A) Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C) Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
D) Arctic Ocean and Caribbean Sea
C) Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
500
What is a traditional embroidered blouse worn by women in Mexico?
A) Huipil
B) Sombrero
C) Poncho
D) Charro suit
A) Huipil
500
How did the Maya and Aztecs first enjoy chocolate?
A) They made chocolate cake.
B) They turned it into a frozen treat.
C) They mixed it with sugar and milk.
D) They drank it with water, chili, and spices.
D) They drank it with water, chili, and spices.