History Of
Mexico
Cinco De
Mayo
Dia De
Las Muertos
Spanish
Fun Facts
About Mexico
100

Was Mexico always peaceful and united?

No! There used to be a lot of corrupt dictators and the ancient groups of people used to always be fighting over territory


100

When is Cinco De Mayo celebrated?

May 5th


100

What are some of the fun ways that people decorate Dia De Las Muertos?

They have skulls made out of sugar that they decorate with icing and they paint their faces like skulls


100

can you count to ten in Spanish

1 uno, 2 dos, 3 tres, 4 cuatro, 5 cinco, 6 seis, 7 siete, 8 ocho, 9 nueve, 10 diez

100

What are the colors of the flag of Mexico and what is in the center of it?

Green, White, and Red. In the middle of it is an eagle with a serpent in its mouth and is resting on a cactus.


200

What are the 3 most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico

The Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs


200

What are some ways that people celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

People celebrate with food, music dancing, costumes, parades, and mariachi music


200

What is one creepy and weird tradition that people thankfully no longer do for Dia De Los Muertos?

Hint: Now these are made out of sugar and are fun to decorate

Before the 1600s people used to use real skulls in their alters 


200

how do you say night in spanish

noche

200

What does the word Iberia mean?

Iberia is another name for Spain


300

What is the name of the type of people that came over from Spain and invaded Mexico and killed many of the people that live in Mexico?

The Conquistadors


300

Very Difficult Question: What is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo?

Hint: It is not tacos, it is not quesadillas, it is not the burrito (It does start with a M)

Molé Poblano

300

What are some of the more traditional things that people do in order to celebrate Dia De Las Muertos?

They create an alter with candles, flowers, water, photos, possessions and bread to honor the dead


300

how do you say "hi, how are you" in spanish?

hola, como estas

300

what percentage of avocados are grown in Mexico 

90%


400

What country tried to put their own ruler in Mexico's government after they defeated the Mexican army?

Hint: Napoleon out Archduke Something Whatsit 

France


400

Does Cinco De Mayo celebrate Mexico's Independence?

No! 


400

Why do people celebrate Dia De Las Muertos? (What are the people celebrating?)

The celebration is to honor those who have passed away and celebrate the lives that they lived


400

how do you say "i love to live in mexico"

Me encanta vivir en mexico

400

What is the name of the plant that they use to make tequila out of?

The Agave Plant


500

Which 3 countries almost invaded Mexico in because Mexico could not afford to pay back all of the money that they borrowed from them?

England, Spain, and France


500

What does Cinco De Mayo celebrate?

Hint: One country was outnumbered during a battle against another country

The Mexican militia led by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla even though they were outnumbered. Pride and Unity are celebrated as well


500

What two days is Dia De Las Muertos celebrated on?

November 1st and November 2nd


500

how do you say good morning in Spanish 

Buenos diaz

500

What is the name of the healer in Mexico who uses the egg to treat those who are not feeling well?

The Curandera