Food
What Mexican dish is made with a tortilla, meat, and salsa?
Tacos
What are the three colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Mexico City
Who is the Mexican singer known as “El Sol de México” (The Sun of Mexico)?
Luis Miguel
True or False: Ancient Mexican civilizations introduced cacao to the world.
True
What green fruit is used to make guacamole?
Avocado
What animal appears in the center of the Mexican flag?
An Eagle
What is the official name of Mexico?
United Mexican States
Which Mexican painter is famous for self-portraits and colorful art?
Frida Kahlo
What popular sport do Mexicans love besides soccer?
Boxing
What Mexican drink is made from tequila, lime, and salt?
Margarita
What holiday celebrates family members who have passed away?
Día de los Muertos
How many states does Mexico have?
32
Which Mexican singer became globally famous for songs like “Ella Baila Sola” and helped popularize regional Mexican music worldwide?
Peso Pluma
What animal is the Xoloitzcuintle?
A dog
What Mexican dish is traditionally served during Día de los Muertos and shaped like a bread with decorations on top?
Pan de muerto
On what date is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 16
What ocean is on Mexico’s west coast?
Pacific Ocean
Which Mexican actress starred in Roma, a Netflix film?
Yalitza Aparicio
What colorful paper decoration is often used in Mexican celebrations?
Papel picado
What Mexican spirit is made from blue agave and mainly produced in Jalisco?
Tequila
What does the eagle on the Mexican flag symbolize according to legend?
The founding of Tenochtitlán
How many countries does Mexico share a land border with?
Three (United States, Guatemala, Belize)
Which Mexican film director won an Oscar for The Shape of Water and also directed Pan’s Labyrinth?
Guillermo del Toro
What ancient civilization built Chichén Itzá?
The Maya