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100

This is the capital city of Mexico.

What is Mexico City?

100

Mexico used to be ruled by this country.

What is Spain?

100

This is the flatbread used for tacos.

What is a tortilla?

100

This holiday remembers people who have passed away.

What is Day of the Dead?

100

This bright and fun object is filled with candy and broken at parties.

What is a piñata?

200

This country borders Mexico to the north.

What is the United States?

200

Mexico started fighting for freedom in this year.

What is 1810?

200

This dip is made from avocados.

What is guacamole?

200

These colorful skulls are made of sugar.

What are sugar skulls (calaveras)?

200

This is the name of money used in Mexico.

What is the peso?

300

This popular vacation place is known for beaches.

What is Cancún?

300

This holiday celebrates freedom from Spain.

What is Mexican Independence Day?

300

This spicy sauce is made with chili and chocolate.

What is mole?

300

This festival celebrates Mexico’s independence.

What is Fiestas Patrias?

300

This hat with a wide brim is worn in mariachi bands.

What is a sombrero?

400

This peninsula is home to Cancún and Tulum.

What is the Yucatán Peninsula?

400

He was the Spanish leader who defeated the Aztecs.

Who is Hernán Cortés?

400

These are soft foods cooked inside corn husks.

What are tamales?

400

These bright paper decorations hang during parties.

What is papel picado?

400

This bird is in the middle of Mexico’s flag.

What is an eagle?

500

These natural pools are found underground in Mexico.

What are cenotes?

500

This ancient group lived in the south and built pyramids.

Who were the Maya?

500

This drink is made from blue agave plants.

What is tequila?

500

This is a fun parade with music, costumes, and dancing.

What is a festival parade?

500

This colorful sport features masks and wrestling.

What is Lucha Libre?