History Of
Mexico
Mexico
Map of
Mexico
Mexico
Flag of
Mexico
Mexico
Fun Facts
About Mexico
About Mexico
Day of
the Dead
the Dead
100
This precious yellow metal was the primary focus of the Spanish conquistadors, who looted vast amounts of it from the Aztec treasury.
What is gold?
100
Sharing a border that stretches nearly 2,000 miles, this country is Mexico's only neighbor directly to the north.
What is the USA?
100
Reading from left to right, these are the three vertical colors that make up the national flag of Mexico.
What are green, white, and red?
100
This European language is the de facto national language of Mexico.
What is Spanish?
100
This is how you say Day of the Dead in Spanish
What is Dia De Las Muertos?
200
These 3 are the most well-known groups of people that lived in ancient Mexico
Who are the Mayan, The Inca, and The Aztecs?
200
This is the capital of Mexico
What is Mexico City?
200
The color green on the flag symbolizes this
What is hope?
200
This is the official currency used across Mexico today.
What is the Mexican peso?
200
The Day of the Dead is a celebration to remember these people
Who are deceased ancestors and loved ones?
300
This person led the Spanish expedition that arrived in Mexico in 1519
Who is Hernán Cortés?
300
This largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions forms the entire western maritime border of Mexico.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
300
The color white on the flag symbolizes this
What is Unity?
300
This flatbread forms the absolute base of most Mexican dishes.
What is a tortilla?
300
Translating literally to "offering" in English, this is the name of the ritual altar built by families to honor and welcome back the spirits of their deceased ancestors.
What is an ofrenda?
400
This country tried to put their own ruler in Mexico's government after they defeated the Mexican army
Hint: Napoleon out Archduke Something Whatsit
What is France?
400
This large body of water, famous for its warm currents, forms Mexico's eastern coast and separates it from Florida.
What is the Gulf of Mexico?
400
The color red on the flag symbolizes this
What is the blood shed by national heroes?
400
Mexico's single-word expression to say "thank you"
What is gracias?
400
These 2 days celebrate the Day of the Dead
When are November 1st and November 2nd?
500
Tenochtitlan fell to the Spanish and their Indigenous allies in this year
When is 1521?
500
To the southeast, Mexico shares a land border with these two Central American nations.
What are Guatemala and Belize
500
The center of Mexico's flag depicts this animal on top of something inspired by an ancient Aztec legend.
What is an eagle on a cactus devouring a snake?
500
Derived from an ancient Nahuatl word meaning "sauce," this rich, dark traditional Mexican concoction blends dried chili peppers, nuts, spices, and a hint of Mexican chocolate.
What is mole?
500
These decorated sugar skulls or colorful images symbolizing the sweetness of life
What is Calaveras?