Most common food associated with Mexico. These are rolled tortillas with meat on the inside (steak, pork, or chicken) and cilantro and onion bits.
What are tacos.
100
This group of Indigenous people arrived at Tenochtitlan following a prophecy.
What is the Aztecs
100
The number of political parties in Mexico.
What is three.
100
What serves as the border between Texas and Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande.
100
A coming of age celebration for young ladies.
What is a Quinceañera.
200
A type of sauce, usually green or brown accompanied by chicken (usually). Used for special occassions.
What is mole.
200
Once the largest empire in Mesoamerica, known for mathematics, calendar, and art.
What is the Mayans
200
During the 19th century, these were the conflicting viewpoints in Mexican politics.
What are Federalist and Centralist.
200
The number of Mexican immigrants living in the US "illegally" as of 2013.
What is 11.7 million
200
This holiday has Aztec roots as it celebrates the dead.
What is El Dia de los Muertos.
300
These lovely little packages are wrapped in corn husks, made of "masa" and come in a variety of flavors including: spicy, tomatillo sauce with chicken, mole, red tomato sauce with chicken or even sweet pineapple ones or raisin ones! YUMMM
What are tamales.
300
This Father is credited with starting the Revolution, his legend continues with the famous "grito" in the capital.
Who is Father Manuel Hidalgo.
300
This Party was in rule for 70 years throughout Mexican history.
What is the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional)
300
The name of the Treaty that Mexico had to agree and sign to end the US/Mexican War.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
300
This Day is used to celebrate the mestizo race.
What is El Dia de la Raza
400
A seafood dish (oh hey Bao!), it is common in coastal areas. It includes raw seafood like shrimp, mixed with cilantro, onion, and tomato bits, finished with a hint of lime juice. Usually eaten on tostadas.
What is ceviche.
400
These children died protecting Castillo de Chapultepec during US/MX war.
Who are the Niños Heroes.
400
The current Mexican President.
Who is Enrique Peña Nieto.
400
In October of 1968, Mexican troops were sent out to control a protest against this event. This resulted in at least 100 killings, but is likely to be an underestimate due to US and Mexican concealing of actual numbers.
What is the 1968 Olympics.
400
The number of indigenous languages still spoken in Mexico.
What is 60.
500
A traditional soup made with beef stomach (tripe) in a red, chili broth. You usually add lime juice, diced onion and crushed oregano. Plus, it's used to cure hangovers.
What is menudo.
500
What states did the US gain from Mexico after the US/Mexican war?
What are California, Texas, and New Mexico.
500
Mexico was left with this after oil reserves found were discovered to be of a low-grade.
What is a huge debt!
500
This Treaty called for open/free trade between Canada, US, and Mexico. It ultimately harmed the lower class in Mexico (ie: peasants, and farmers).
What is NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement).
500
This type of music was made popular after the Mexican Revolution, focuses on love, patriotism, and/or nature.