Music
This style of music from Mexico uses big hats and violins.
What is a Mariachi?
This staple dish consists of a tortilla filled with meats, cheese, or beans.
What is a taco?
This is the country that ruled Mexico before it became free.
What is Spain?
This is the language spoken by most people in Mexico.
What is Spanish?
This animal is on the Mexican flag.
What is an eagle?
This loud instrument is made of brass and is part of Mariachi bands.
What is a trumpet?
This sweet Mexican drink is made with rice, cinnamon, and milk.
What is horchata?
Mexico has this type of leader today
What is a president?
These large paper-mâché figures are filled with candy and broken at celebrations.
What are piñatas?
The money used in Mexico is called this.
What is the peso?
Mexico celebrates becoming free every year in this month.
What is September 16th?
This sauce made with chocolate and spices is a signature dish of Puebla.
What is mole?
This ancient civilization built pyramids at Teotihuacán.
Who were the Aztecs?
This colorful holiday honors deceased loved ones and is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This holiday is sometimes mistaken for Independence Day.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
his colorful group plays guitars, trumpets, and wears big hats.
What is a Mariachi band?
This drink made from fruit and sugar is common in Mexico.
What is agua fresca?
This is the name of Mexico’s Independence Day.
What is El Grito de Dolores?
This is something families build with candles and pictures for loved ones who passed away.
What is an ofrenda?
This famous Mexican artist painted The Two Fridas and was married to Diego Rivera.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This is the name of the birthday song sung in Mexico.
What is Las Mañanitas?
This Mexican treat is a fried dough covered in sugar and cinnamon.
What is a churro?
This flag color (on the Mexican flag) stands for hope.
What is green?
These are bright animal sculptures with wings and horns.
What are alebrijes?
Mexico is between these two oceans.
What are the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Mexico)?