Take A Trip South Of The Border And See What You Know About Mexico By Taking This Quiz!
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The nation of Mexico has a history that borders on the magical. With a rich history that sinks deep into ancient times, the nation has one of the most fascinating cultures in all the world, in addition to some world-renowned entertainers. Take this quiz and see what you know about Mexico!
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Question 1
This one's fácil. What is the official language of Mexico?
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ASpanish
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BFrench
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CPortuguese
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DEnglish
Spanish
"¡Excelente!" You're speaking Spanish in Mexico, just like 90 percent of its population!
Question 2
This one's "ruff". Which Mexican state has a dog named after it?
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AChihuahua
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BDachshund
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CLabrador
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DDalmatian
Chihuahua
The Mexican state of Chihuahua (and its capital of the same name) lends its name to the world's smallest dog breed. Chihuahuas are believed to be descended from the Toltec Civilization's Techichi which date back to the 5th century BC.
Question 3
The U.S. and Mexico share this river, which makes up part of Mexico's border with Texas. Name that rio.
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ARio Grande
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BMoctezuma River
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CRio Conchos
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DMississippi River
Rio Grande
North America's fifth longest river forms part of the U.S./Mexico border. The 1,885-mile-long Rio Grande flows between Texas and Mexico.
Question 4
"Order up!" What food product originated in Mexico?
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APaella
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BSangria
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CWheat
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DGuacamole
Guacamole
We have the Aztecs to thank for that delicious guac. Originating in southern Mexico, guacamole was an Aztec invention made from chiles, tomatoes, salt, and, of course, that magical ingredient – avocados. We're pretty sure they're responsible for avocado toast too.
Question 5
At a mere 1,543 square miles (just a bit bigger than Rhode Island), what is the smallest Mexican state?
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AYucatán
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BSonora
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CCalifornia
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DTlaxcala
Tlaxcala
Tiny Tlaxcala makes up only 0.2% of the country's total area. Known for its textiles and farming, Tlaxcala was also once the center of the ancient Olmeca–Xicalanca civilization.
Question 6
Cha-ching! What is Mexican money called?
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APounds
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BEuros
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CPesos
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DPence
Pesos
Comprised of 100 centavos, a Mexican peso (meaning "weights") is worth about .05 USD. So, when traveling to Mexico, expect to spend 200 pesos on that $10 hat.
Question 7
Mexico's capital is also the oldest city in North America. Name that political center.
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ABerlin
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BMexico City
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COaxaca
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DMerida
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of North America's most important financial, political, and cultural centers. Although St. Augustine is often quoted as the oldest city in North America, Mexico City was founded nearly four decades before it in 1521.
Question 8
With hits like "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen," this famous Mexican guitarist performed at Woodstock.
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AChicharito
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BJuan Gabriel
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CPedro Infante
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DCarlos Santana
Carlos Santana
Since 1969, Carlos Santana has brought his musical talent to the world, both within his Latin American rock-jazz band, Santana, and in collaboration with other bands. His hit songs include "Oye Como Va" and "Samba Pa Ti".
Question 9
Though she was born in Texas, this singer was one of the most successful Mexican-American entertainers. Sadly, her life was cut short in her prime. Name that "Queen of Tejano music".
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ASelena
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BMaite Perroni
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CBelinda
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DJennifer Lopez
Selena
The "Queen of Tejano music," Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, was at first criticized for singing Tejano, which was at the time a male-dominated genre. But she persevered and won Female Vocalist of the Year in the category nine consecutive times. In 1995 at the age of 23, she was shot dead by her friend and former manager. Her birthday was officially made "Selena Day" in Texas.
Question 10
According to legend, which area of Mexico was named after a mistranslation?
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ASanta Fe
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BYucatán
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CJalisco
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DChiapas
Yucatán
The story goes that when responding to a Spanish conquistador about the name of the region, a local Mayan said, "I don't understand you" – or "Ma’anaatik ka t’ann." The conquistador misinterpreted this as the name, writing it as Yucatán.
Question 11
When young Mexican women turn 15, their parents bankroll a big fiesta to celebrate this event.
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ASweet Sixteen
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BWomen's Day
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CQuinceañera
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DWedding
Quinceañera
While Americans may have their Sweet 16, young women in Mexico celebrate their 15th birthdays with an enormous fiesta called a quinceañera. Many go all-out for this party with costs ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
Question 12
In a 13-day battle, Mexican forces took down the Texans in San Antonio, prompting this famous battle cry.
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AThe British are coming
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BRemember the Alamo
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CGive me liberty or give me death
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DThey may take our lives, but they'll never take...OUR FREEDOM
Remember the Alamo
Of course we "Remember the Alamo". The battle saw the volunteer Texan soldiers at the former Franciscan mission near San Antonio soundly defeated by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and his men. The Texans (who included Davy Crockett in their number) were wildly outnumbered. This fueled the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo," which to the Texans represented their resistance.
Question 13
Each year, Mexico makes one of these – the largest of its kind in the world!
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ATamale
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BBurrito
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CQuesadilla
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DTostado
Tamale
Hot tamale! Hot tamale! You wouldn't want to be tossed this 150-pound, 3-foot-long hot tamale in Xantolo. "El zacahuil" brings the village together for the Feast of All Saints. The tamale is said to feed some seventy people.
Question 14
What "Golden Boy" of boxing took home the gold at the Olympics?
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ACarlos Slim
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BMarco Antonio Barrera
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COscar de la Hoya
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DCanelo Álvarez
Oscar de la Hoya
Oscar de la Hoya went home a winner at the 1992 Summer Olympics. As one of the best boxers of all time, the champ retired in 2009 after a successful 16-year-long career.
Question 15
The Spanish had their work cut out for them. Who did they defeat upon arrival to Tenochtitlán?
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AMayans
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BIncas
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CFrench
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DAztecs
Aztecs
Cortés made nice with the Aztecs when arriving in Tenochtitlán. He was received kindly by Aztec ruler, Montezuma, but he had no intention of returning that kindness. For 93 days, the Spanish army, alongside some local tribes, laid siege to the Aztec capital and, due to the smallpox they brought with them and to better arms, they conquered Tenochtitlán.
Question 16
This prominent Revolutionary said, "I never had an opportunity to learn anything except how to fight". Name that Mexican general.
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AFrancisco Madero
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BVenustiano Carranza
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CChe Guevara
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DPancho Villa
Pancho Villa
"My sole ambition is to rid Mexico of the class that has oppressed her and given the people a chance to know what real liberty means. And if I could bring that about today by giving up my life, I would do it gladly." The Mexican Revolution road in on the coattails of Francisco "Pancho" Villa. The revolutionary general led the Division of the North in the Constitutional Army.
Question 17
Made of five basic ingredients, what is this sweet and simple dessert?
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ASopaipilla
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BFlan
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CFried ice cream
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DTres leches cake
Flan
Mexican flan is made of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. The result is a soft custard with a bit of a stiff caramel top.
Question 18
What Aztec emperor faced off with Hernán Cortés and later died in the ensuing scuffle?
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AItzcoatl
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BMontezuma II
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CAcamapichtli
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DRamses II
Montezuma II
When Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés rolled into Tenochtitlán, he was met with a warm welcome by Aztec emperor Montezuma II as he and his army were at first believed to be divine messengers of the god Quetzalcoatl. Cortés took Montezuma prisoner, but after Aztec chiefs were executed, the Aztecs rebelled. Montezuma was killed in the fighting.
Question 19
The largest North American jungle cat can be found in Mexico. Name that big cat.
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ATiger
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BSnow Leopard
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CLion
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DJaguar
Jaguar
Mexico is home to the largest North American wildcat: the jaguar. Growing up to 210 pounds and 6 feet in length, the cats wander the southern jungles of the country – including the cenotes and ruined sites there. Beware!
Question 20
Per capita, Mexico is the top consumer of this beverage by far. Name the product.
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ACoffee
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BCoca-Cola
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CMilk
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DPepsi
Coca-Cola
Mexico consumes the highest volume of Coca-Cola per capita on the planet. An average Mexican drinks 745 8-ounce cans of Coke – more than a can a day. That's nearly double what an American drinks (403), and they come in at number two!
Question 21
This mustachioed politician was known for his role in the Mexican Revolution. Who said, "It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees"?
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AEmiliano Zapata
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BOctavio Paz
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CÁlvaro Obregón
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DVenustiano Carranza
Emiliano Zapata
The state of Morelos was led by Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution. His ideas – mainly that "the land belongs to the tiller" – became an agrarian movement that historians deem "Zapatismo" today.
Question 22
An endearing Mexican television mainstay, these are akin to soap operas in America.
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AFeuilleton
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BNovel television
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CSoap stories
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DTelenovelas
Telenovelas
Soap operas are for the birds. Although similar in their melodramatic interwoven stories, telenovelas are faster-paced and have a shorter run-time than American soap operas. They are more like miniseries.
Question 23
Created by the early 20th-century artist, Pedro Linares, what are these colorful Mexican figurines called?
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ANesting doll
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BAlebrijes
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CPainted pony
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DGarden gnome
Alebrijes
Artist Pedro Linares is responsible for these colorful creations, known as alebrijes. The iconic traditional sculptures date back to the 20th century when Linares was inspired to make them after falling ill and being visited by the creatures in fever dreams.
Question 24
Known for her self-portraits (and her unibrow), this feminist artist left behind a surrealist legacy.
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ASalma Hayek
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BFrida Kahlo
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CSelena
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DGeorgia O'Keeffe
Frida Kahlo
Mixing realism with fantasy in a folk art style with surrealist elements, Frida Kahlo's body of work is immortal. During her life, her work was overshadowed by that of her fellow artist/husband, Diego Rivera, but today she is one of the most appreciated and well-known Mexican artists. She's even on the 500 peso banknote!
Question 25
The "Age of" this dictator led to the deaths of many indigenous peoples and, eventually, to the leader's exile in Cuba. Name that "Man of Destiny".
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ASanta Anna
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BMark Zuckerberg
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CFelipe Calderón
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DCarlos Salinas de Gortari
Santa Anna
In blew the Santa Ana winds with the "Age of Santa Anna," as Mexico's "destiny has become intertwined with his," according to the politician and writer, Lucas Alamán. Post-independent Mexico was shaped by Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón for better or for worse. Deemed "the uncrowned monarch" and "the Man of Destiny," Santa Anna was what one might call a flip-flopper, arguing against Mexican independence, but then fighting for it, backing the First Mexican Empire monarchy, then fighting against it...you get the idea.
Question 26
"Respect for the rights of others means peace." What legendary indigenous Mexican politician drove out the French?
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ABenito Juárez
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BVicente Fox
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CErnesto Zedillo
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DEnrique Peña Nieto
Benito Juárez
When the French invaded Mexico in 1861, Benito Juárez had been president for three years, having declared himself Mexico's President after the Reform War. However, the French removed him from office, replacing him with a European nobleman as "Emperor of Mexico" in 1864. Instead of letting this slide, Juárez and his army drove the French out, and he proceeded to rule until his death.
Question 27
Although it pales in size to North America's largest lake, Lake Superior, what is the biggest lake in Mexico?
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ASanabria Lake
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BGreat Salt Lake
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CCanales Reservoir
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DLake Chapala
Lake Chapala
At 417 square miles, Mexico's largest lake, Chapala, stretches 48 miles wide. Comparatively, Lake Superior stands at 31,700 square miles. The shallow lake Chapala is home to floating fields of water hyacinth.
Question 28
She famously played Frida Kahlo on the silver screen – and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.
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ASalma Hayek
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BPatricia Manterola
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CPenélope Cruz
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DAna de la Reguera
Salma Hayek
Before she made it to the silver screen, Salma Hayek starred in telenovelas and the Mariachi trilogy. Her breakout role in Hollywood was in the Rodriguez-directed film, <i>Desperado</i>.
Question 29
"¡Es mio!" What Spanish conquistador and explorer claimed Mexico for Spain?
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AHernán Cortés
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BAmerigo Vespucci
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CChristopher Columbus
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DSir Walter Raleigh
Hernán Cortés
"We Spaniards know a sickness of the heart that only gold can cure." The 15th-century Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés, followed his sickness of the heart all the way over to Mexico and claimed it for Spain. The New World was his.
Question 30
This actor was a star during the "Golden Age of Mexican Cinema". Sadly, he died in a plane crash at 39 years old en route to Mexico City. Name that classic.
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ARaúl Jiménez
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BPedro Infante
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CDavid Beckham
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DDiego Lainez
Pedro Infante
This Golden Age classic knows how to bring the mariachi. Singing such hits as "Bésame Mucho" and "Cielito," Pedro Infante is a classic star of Mexico's version of Old Hollywood, starring in <i>Tizoc</i> and <i>Nosotros los Pobres</i>.
Question 31
Mexico is home to nearly a hundred islands. Which of these islands is NOT in Mexico?
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ACozumel
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BAruba
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CIsla Contoy
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DIsla Holbox
Aruba
Mexico has a number of stunning islands to visit, from Cozumel to Isla Holbox, but Aruba is not one of them. Aruba is in the middle of the Caribbean and is claimed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Other popular Mexican islands include Islas Marietas, Isla Contoy, and Isla Todos Santos.
Question 32
At 40 acres, Mexico has the largest one of these in the world.
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ATemple
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BUNESCO World Heritage Site
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CPyramid
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DTomb
Pyramid
Move over, Egypt. The world's largest pyramid actually belongs to Mexico. The Great Pyramid of Cholula's base is 40 acres. Compare that to the Great Pyramid of Giza's at 13 acres. Giza is still taller, at 480 feet to Cholula's 214 feet; nevertheless, that enormous base is unbeatable.
Question 33
Known for his murals, this artist led the way in Mexico's Muralist Movement. Name that "Detroit Industry" painter.
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ADiego Rivera
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BDavid Alfaro Siqueiros
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CSelena
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DJosé Clemente Orozco
Diego Rivera
The husband of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera was a famed artist, all his own, creating enormous colorful murals during the Mexican muralism movement. His many murals include "Creation," "In the Arsenal," and "Pan American Unity".
Question 34
This actor, writer, painter, and director was a regular Renaissance man of his day. Name that "Zorba the Greek".
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ARicardo Montalbán
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BDemián Bichir
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CDiego Rivera
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DAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Best known for his dynamic role as Zorba the Greek, Anthony Quinn was a man of many talents. His Zorba was so beloved that any subsequent roles that he played seemed to be imbued with a bit of The Greek.
Question 35
Formed by indigenous groups and enhanced by the Aztecs, what's a chinampa?
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AFried bread
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BTransportation method
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CAgricultural tool
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DIrrigation system
Irrigation system
Chinampas were a system of "floating gardens" and canals to help transport goods, control flooding, and support agriculture in the area. The cultural value of the chinampas in the Valley of Mexico is comparable to China's rice paddies or the Nile River Valley.
Question 36
Made of some twenty ingredients, what is Mexico's national dish?
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ABurrito
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BMexican rice
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CQuesadilla
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DMole poblano
Mole poblano
Mexico's official national dish may be something you've never heard of: mole poblano. The dish is a complex mix of twenty-some ingredients, including poblano pepper and even chocolate.
Question 37
Peace, at last. After nearly two years of fighting, what treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
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AThe Peace of Westphalia
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BTreaty of Tordesillas
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CTreaty of Versailles
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DTreaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The United States and the Mexican Republic came to an agreement that would end the Mexican-American War. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (with its official title: the "Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Limits, and Settlement") was signed on February 2, 1848.
Question 38
"Death is but another great adventure..." What does the Day of the Dead celebrate?
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ALife and death
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BFunerals
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CZombies
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DHalloween
Life and death
The Day of the Dead (aka, Día de los Muertos) celebrates both life and death. Instead of sadness and mourning, the lives of the dearly departed are celebrated with their favorite foods, music, etc.
Question 39
"I, Pancho Villa, was a loyal man that destiny brought the world to fight for the good of the poor and that I will never betray nor forget my duty," What happened to the revolutionary leader, Pancho Villa?
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AHe became president
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BHe was killed in a duel
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CHe was assassinated
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DHe produced a platinum album
He was assassinated
The Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa, fought tirelessly against the Mexican government. After several victories came several defeats and, in 1920, Villa was pardoned and sent off to a ranch in Chihuahua in exchange for his political retirement. He didn't live long. Three years later, he was assassinated while driving home. According to some sources, his last words were, "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
Question 40
Also the largest state in Mexico, which Mexican state shares the longest border with the U.S.?
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AHidalgo
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BBaja California
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CChihuahua
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DTexas
Chihuahua
Six Mexican states border the U.S., and Chihuahua shares the longest border among them at around 180 miles. Nuevo León has the shortest border with the U.S. at only 9 miles long.
Question 41
Made of rice and milk, what is this popular Mexican drink?
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AKombucha
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BHorchata
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CTequila
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DRice wine
Horchata
Rice combined with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and lots of ice makes up horchata. The favorite Mexican drink is sweet and refreshing on those hot summer days.
Question 42
With a change of rule comes a new name. What was Mexico called under Spanish rule?
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ANew Spain
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BNew Mexico
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CNew Delhi
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DNew Madrid
New Spain
Once Spain conquered Tenochtitlán, they put their stamp of approval on it. Deeming the land "the Viceroyalty of New Spain", this was but one of four viceroyalties Spain established in the New World. This viceroyalty included all land north of the Isthmus of Panama all the way up to what is now the central and southwestern United States.
Question 43
This is Mexico's biggest city by population...but maybe not for long, because it's sinking. Name that Venice of North America.
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AGuadalajara
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BToronto
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CPuebla
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DMexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the largest city in North America by population at 21.8 million people in its metro area, and it faces a water crisis. Due to the city pumping water from Lake Texcoco, which it sits on, the rock is sinking at around 10 inches a year (other sources quote numbers as high as 3 feet).
Question 44
Known for his speech, "The Cry of Dolores," this Roman Catholic priest rang in the Mexican War of Independence. Name that key figure.
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APancho Villa
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BMiguel Hidalgo y Costilla
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CEmiliano Zapata
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DJohn Paul II
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
"Action must be taken at once; there is no time to be lost. We shall yet see the oppressors' yoke broken and the fragments scattered on the ground." Roman Catholic Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gathered an army of 90,000 poor farmers and led the way in fighting the Spanish. After the Battle of Calderón Bridge, Hidalgo was betrayed and executed.
Question 45
Time for a road trip! Which of these major highways travels through Mexico?
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AGolden Quadrilateral
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BRoute 66
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CHighway 1
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DPan American Highway
Pan American Highway
At 18,640 miles long, the Pan-American Highway runs from Alaska to Argentina or Chile, depending on the route. The world's longest motorable road spans through the entire country of Mexico in several routes from the Darién Gap to the U.S. border.
Question 46
Take to the dance floor and get your groove on with this national dance of Mexico.
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AMexican hat dance
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BSalsa
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CTango
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DRumba
Mexican hat dance
Jarabe Tapatio, aka the Mexican hat dance, is the national dance of Mexico. Its origins date back to the 18th century, when courtships involved Mariachi bands and bright traditional garb.
Question 47
Described by Cortés as "as large as Seville or Cordoba," the Spanish built Mexico City atop what ancient city ruins?
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ACuzco
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BSan Juan Teotihuacán
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CPompeii
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DTenochtitlán
Tenochtitlán
Mexico City was built overtop the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, which was settled on an island in Lake Texcoco. The Spanish established Mexico City in the 16th century and expanded it by draining the lake.
Question 48
This former president doesn't hold back on expletives. Name that fiery PAN party member who ended 70 years of PRI rule.
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AErnesto Zedillo
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BMontezuma II
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CAndrés Manuel López Obrador
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DVicente Fox
Vicente Fox
The Institutional Revolutionary Party dominated the presidential ticket for seven decades until Vicente Fox took the presidency in 2000, the first National Action Party member to become president. Despite being out of office since 2006, the outspoken politician returned to the headlines in opposition to the border wall. He famously told former U.S. president Trump, "We're not paying for that (expletive) wall."
Question 49
As the third highest mountain in North America, what is Mexico's highest point?
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AMount Logan
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BAlcazaba
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CPico de Orizaba
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DMount Teide
Pico de Orizaba
At 18,491 feet, the volcanic peak of the Pico de Orizaba is the tallest point in Mexico and third only to Denali and Mount Logan in North America. Located on the border of Puebla and Veracruz, the dormant volcano is a hot hiking spot for climbers.
Question 50
"I'm Mexican!" this director exclaimed in his "Walk of Fame" unveiling. Who is this Oscar-winning director?
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ACarlos Santana
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BAlfonso Cuarón
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CGuillermo del Toro
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DAlejandro González Iñárritu
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro's national pride was on full display during a red carpet speech, in which he declared, "I’m Mexican!" The Oscar-winning filmmaker is known for such surreal visionary films as <i>Pan's Labyrinth</i> and <i>The Shape of Water</i>.
Question 51
With upwards of 12 million tourists annually, what is this famous Mexican resort?
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ASantorini
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BAcapulco
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CTijuana
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DCancún
Cancún
The Caribbean getaway of Cancún is best known for its nightlife, beaches, and resorts. Lying on the Yucatán Peninsula, you can either stay in its beachfront high-rise strip of Zona Hotelera or in its traditional downtown, El Centro.
Question 52
Emiliano Zapata said, "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." When did the Mexican Revolution begin?
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A1920
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B1940
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C1910
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D1930
1910
In 1910, Mexico had had enough of Dictator Porfirio Díaz Mori, who had been president for longer than anyone in Mexico's history. His policies benefited his wealthy friends and foreign investors. After failing yet again to allow democracy to take its course, a call to arms to overthrow him set off the Mexican Revolution.
Question 53
Mexico holds the "world's smallest" title in which category?
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AHill
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BRock
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CNational Park
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DVolcano
Volcano
At only 43 feet tall, the Cuexcomate Volcano outside of Puebla is the world's smallest volcano. Compare that to Mount Saint Helens, which stands at 8,366 feet. Cuexcomate has been declared inactive, with its last known eruption dating back to the 17th century.
Question 54
Home to the "Alley of the Kiss," where is this beautiful skyline?
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AGuanajuato
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BMontreal
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CCiudad Juárez
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DMérida
Guanajuato
The colorful colonial architecture of Guanajuato sets it apart. With narrow enough streets that you can kiss across balconies (known as Callejón del Beso), this silver mining city is a must-stop in central Mexico.
Question 55
Known for their temples, pyramids, and urban planning, what civilization formed in 1000 B.C. and is believed to have collapsed due to massive drought?
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AEgyptians
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BAztecs
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CIncas
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DMayans
Mayans
The Mayan civilization established their agricultural villages and began to flourish in the Yucatán Peninsula. They are also known for their calendar systems, their hieroglyphics, their love of astronomy, and their incredible architecture. Oh, and of course, their chocolate.
Question 56
Happy Mexico Day! When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
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AJune 12, 1824
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BMay 5, 1776
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CSeptember 16, 1810
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DJanuary 10, 1876
September 16, 1810
"So many soldiers to guard a poor woman, but with my blood, I will form a heritage for my children." – Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez. Mexico sought independence from Spain in September of 1810. The country celebrates this anniversary on September 16.
Question 57
From Sonora to Baja California, how many states does Mexico have?
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A10 states
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B50 states
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C31 states
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D18 states
31 states
Mexico is home to 31 states and one additional federal entity, its capital. The states are divided into municipalities, while the capital is divided into boroughs.
Question 58
Extracted from tree sap, which of the following was invented in Mexico?
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ASyrup
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BChocolate sauce
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CChewing gum
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DGlue
Chewing gum
The Mayans were actually the first inventors of chewing gum. They extracted tree sap, chewed it, and used it like tape to stick things together.
Question 59
With the Battle of Palo Alto led by Mexican General Mariano Arista, what war began in 1846?
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AMexican-American War
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BMexican Revolutionary War
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CWorld War II
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DSpanish-American War
Mexican-American War
The first official battle of the Mexican-American War was the Battle of Palo Alto in 1846. The Mexican army crossed the Rio Grande and opened fire at Fort Texas. General Zachary Taylor (who would later become president) defeated the troops. Three days later, the United States, under President James Polk, declared war on Mexico.
Question 60
Did you know the French invaded Mexico for a time? Oui, oui. Who did they install as emperor?
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AFranz Ferdinand of Austria
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BHerbert Spencer of Britain
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CMaximilian of Austria
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DAuguste Comte of France
Maximilian of Austria
The French Emperor Napoleon III (no, not <i>that</i> Napoleon) set out to Mexico to found a French client state in 1862. He installed the Archduke of Austria, Maximilian, as Mexico's new emperor. He remained in power a little over three years.
Question 61
Writing The Labyrinth of Solitude, what Mexican author won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
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AAnthony Quinn
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BJuan Rulfo
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CCarlos Fuentes
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DOctavio Paz
Octavio Paz
Nobel Prize winner Octavio Paz's chief work, <i>The Labyrinth of Solitude</i>, is a book-length essay of nine parts, including "The Conquest and Colonialism" and "From Independence to the Revolution". He is also known for his poetry anthology, <i>Sunstone</i>.
Question 62
"Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!" When do Mexican children receive their Christmas presents?
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AJanuary 1
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BDecember 24
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CDecember 25
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DJanuary 6
January 6
Although Santa may deliver to most children around the world on Christmas Eve, he doesn't show up to Mexico until January 6th. The reason? Mexicans wait until Jesus received his gifts from the Three Wise Men in order to open theirs.
Question 63
What indie-pop-rocker has transcended international borders with songs like "Limón y Sal"?
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ASelena Gomez
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BDulce María
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CJulieta Venegas
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DAlejandra Guzmán
Julieta Venegas
Like your lemon with salt? Then, you're sure to love Julieta Venegas' hit, "Limón y Sal". The singer's unique musical style has inspired many of Mexico's current artists.
Question 64
Straight outta the Mexican War of Independence, who was the first emperor of Mexico?
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AErnesto Zedillo
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BAgustín de Iturbide
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CAdolfo Lopez Mateos
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DVicente Fox
Agustín de Iturbide
In 1822, Agustín de Iturbide led the conservative side of the Mexican independence movement. Later, he became the emperor of Mexico for a short time, as Agustín I, before he was exiled to Europe and then later executed. He also designed the Mexican flag.
Question 65
This actor is known for his work in The Motorcycle Diaries and Mozart in the Jungle.
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AJavier Bardem
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BGael García Bernal
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CDiego Boneta
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DDiego Luna
Gael García Bernal
Playing Che Guevara in <i>The Motorcycle Diaries</i>, Gael García Bernal is one of the more successful Mexican actors in Hollywood as well as in his home country. He also voices Héctor in the animated Disney film, <i>Coco</i>.
Question 66
"What's a motto with you?" Do you know what Mexico's national motto is?
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A"God and my right"
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B"Freedom, work, culture"
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C"Never say never"
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D"Liberty, equality, fraternity"
"Freedom, work, culture"
Zoom in on the seal of Mexico's coat of arms, and you'll see its motto in both images and words. The images depict liberty, work, and culture, which is exactly what the Spanish around its border means: "Libertad Trabajo Cultura".
Question 67
These brightly colored objects are not all fun and games. What does the piñata symbolize?
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ATemptation
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BWhatever animal or object it is
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CDeath
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DPower
Temptation
Break out the blindfold! It's time to beat the piñata. Although it's pure fun at a fiesta, the piñata’s origins revolve around overcoming sin by beating temptation – hence the piñata's garish colors. The blindfold represents faith, and the treats inside are heaven's riches rewarding those who beat temptation.
Question 68
With aboriginal languages like Nahuatl, Chol, Totonaco, how many indigenous languages are officially recognized in Mexico?
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A22
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B68
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C16
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D5
68
Although Spanish is the most-used language in Mexico, there are 68 other official languages, all indigenous. And within these 68 languages, there are multiple dialects, many of which may become extinct as older generations pass away.
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This quiz refreshed my memory on Mexican history!! Great quiz!
@randomWORD-1 Mexico City is the Capital not a state, lol
Mexico City is now a state, so technically, there are now 32 states in Mexico, not 31. FYI.