FOODS
According to the video we watched, what is the most popular Mexican food?
Tacos
Who is the Mexican artist known most for her self portraits?
Frida Kahlo
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What is the name of one of the native people of Mexico?
(There are 2 we learned about)
Mayan or Aztec
What is the word in Mexico for a big party or celebration?
Fiesta
What is the name of the popular Mexican sauce made from peppers and chocolate?
Mole Sauce
Acapulco and Cancun are popular for tourists because they have many beautiful what?
Beaches
Whats the large desert in Mexico called?
The Sonoran Desert
What country conquered and colonized Mexico?
Spain
A traditional Mexican hat with a wide brim and cone top.
Sombrero
What is the hot Mexican pepper that has more vitamin C than an Orange?
Jalepeno
This soccer player is considered the best Mexican player ever.
Hugo Sanchez
This Mexican state has Cancun and the Mayan Ruins.
Yucatan
What triangular structure did the Aztecs and Mayans both build?
Pyramids
A decorated container filled with candy or treats that people try to break open with a stick at parties
Pinata
What food has ground meat or pork wrapped in dough and cooked in corn husks?
Tamale
This sport is being banned in most places in Mexico because people believe it is cruel to animals.
Bullfighting
What is the peninsula in Mexico located below California called?
Baja California
How many states does Mexico have?
31
Tell me the colors of the Mexican flag and what is in the center of it
Red, white and green. There is an eagle in the center.
This tropical fruit is green and is used to make guacamole.
Avocado
This Mexican artist is known for his large murals throughout the country.
Diego Rivera
This large desert is located in Mexico
Sonoran Desert
What river makes up most of the border between Mexico and The United States?
The Rio Grande
Mexico has many beautiful beaches. Name two places in Mexico that are popular for their beaches.
Cancun, Acapulco, Baja California etc.