Mexico Quiz! (selah)

Food

History

Random

Animals

Spanish

100

What are tamales most commonly wrapped in?

Cabbage leaves
Corn husks
Chard leaves

Corn Husks

100

When is Mexico’s Independence Day celebrated?

September 16th
March 21st
May 5th

September 16th

100

What is Mexico’s currency?

US Dollar
Mexican Pesos
Mexican Reales

Mexican Pesos

100

What is the world's smallest dog breed that originated in Mexico?

Maltese

Chihuahua

Terrier

Poodle

Chihuahua

100

How do you say Amigo in spanish?

a. Dog

b. Cat

c. Friend

d. Mom

Friend/c

200

What is served alongside birria tacos?

Consomé
Pozole
Caldo

Consomé

200

What is Mexico’s national animal?

The golden eagle
A Mexican leopard
Chihuahuas

The golden eagle. According to the text, the god Huitzilopochtli asked the Tenochtitlan people to search for an eagle devouring a snake atop the cactus - which is what they discovered at the center of Lake Texcoco, the founding place of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital

200

Who is the President of Mexico?

a. Andrés Manuel López Obrador

b. Laurentino Cortizo

a. Andrés Manuel López Obrador

200

What is the largest wild cat to be found in Mexico?

Tiger

Lion

Lynx

Jaguar

200

What does Mañana mean in english?

a. Pirate

b. Cloud

c. Apple

d. Tomorrow

Tomorrow/d

300

What are ‘tacos al a pastor’ made from?

Shredded beef
Spit-grilled pork
Grilled chicken

Spit-grilled pork

300

Mexico City is built on which ancient city?

Tulum
Xochicalco
Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan

300

In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated?

United States of America

Spain

Mexico

France

United States of America

300

Safe migration corners between Mexico and Argentina aim to save which threatened animal?

Koala

Jaguars

Dodo

Koala

300

How do you say Home/House in spanish?

a. Casa

b. Loco

c. Quesadilla

d. Sacapunta

Casa/a

400

What are chilaquiles?

Fried tortilla dish served for breakfast
Shredded chicken sandwiches
Stuffed poblano peppers

Fried tortilla dish served for breakfast

400

What is the Capital of Mexico?
- Mexico City
- Merida
- Acapulco
- Tampico

Mexico City

400

What are the three colors of the Mexican flag?

Green, white and blue

Green, white and red

Green, white and yellow

Green, white and red

400

Are there Tigers in Mexico?

a. yes

b. no

There are no wild tigers

400

What does Pollo mean in English?

a. Mysterious

b. Vest

c. Chicken

d. Couch

Chicken/c

500

What is the base ingredient for horchata?

Maize
Rice
Eggnog

Rice

500

What is the name of the town where the infamous Cinco de Mayo battle took place?

Tijuana

Chihuahua

Mexico City

Puebla de Los Ángeles

500

What name is given to a decorated container, often made of cardboard, filled with sweets, and then broken as part of a celebration?

a. Piñata

b. Churro

c. Burrito

d. Taco

Piñata

500

Are there any black panthers in Mexico?

a. yes

b. no

Yes

500

What does Cucaracha mean in english?

a. Dancing

b. Watermelon

c. Cockroach

Cockroach/c

600

What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?

Taquitos

Tacos

Mole Poblano

Tamales

Mole Poblano

600

How many states are there in Mexico?

600

How many time zones has Mexico?

One

Two

Three

Four

600

Name this animal:

a. Aztec

b. Xolotl

c. Axolotl

Axolotl

Legend has it, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed.

600

What does Arbol mean in English?

a. Car

b. Toe Nails

c. Computer

d. Tree

Tree/d