Take A Trip South Of The Border And See What You Know About Mexico By Taking This Quiz!

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Question 1

This one's fácil. What is the official language of Mexico?

  • A
    Spanish
  • B
    French
  • C
    Portuguese
  • D
    English

Question 2

This one's "ruff". Which Mexican state has a dog named after it?

  • A
    Chihuahua
  • B
    Dachshund
  • C
    Labrador
  • D
    Dalmatian

Question 3

The U.S. and Mexico share this river, which makes up part of Mexico's border with Texas. Name that rio.

  • A
    Rio Grande
  • B
    Moctezuma River
  • C
    Rio Conchos
  • D
    Mississippi River

Question 4

"Order up!" What food product originated in Mexico?

  • A
    Paella
  • B
    Sangria
  • C
    Wheat
  • D
    Guacamole

Question 5

At a mere 1,543 square miles (just a bit bigger than Rhode Island), what is the smallest Mexican state?

  • A
    Yucatán
  • B
    Sonora
  • C
    California
  • D
    Tlaxcala

Question 6

Cha-ching! What is Mexican money called?

  • A
    Pounds
  • B
    Euros
  • C
    Pesos
  • D
    Pence

Question 7

Mexico's capital is also the oldest city in North America. Name that political center.

  • A
    Berlin
  • B
    Mexico City
  • C
    Oaxaca
  • D
    Merida

Question 8

With hits like "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen," this famous Mexican guitarist performed at Woodstock.

  • A
    Chicharito
  • B
    Juan Gabriel
  • C
    Pedro Infante
  • D
    Carlos Santana

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".

  • A
    Selena
  • B
    Maite Perroni
  • C
    Belinda
  • D
    Jennifer Lopez

Question 10

According to legend, which area of Mexico was named after a mistranslation?

  • A
    Santa Fe
  • B
    Yucatán
  • C
    Jalisco
  • D
    Chiapas

Question 11

When young Mexican women turn 15, their parents bankroll a big fiesta to celebrate this event.

  • A
    Sweet Sixteen
  • B
    Women's Day
  • C
    Quinceañera
  • D
    Wedding

Question 12

In a 13-day battle, Mexican forces took down the Texans in San Antonio, prompting this famous battle cry.

  • A
    The British are coming
  • B
    Remember the Alamo
  • C
    Give me liberty or give me death
  • D
    They may take our lives, but they'll never take...OUR FREEDOM

Question 13

Each year, Mexico makes one of these – the largest of its kind in the world!

  • A
    Tamale
  • B
    Burrito
  • C
    Quesadilla
  • D
    Tostado

Question 14

What "Golden Boy" of boxing took home the gold at the Olympics?

  • A
    Carlos Slim
  • B
    Marco Antonio Barrera
  • C
    Oscar de la Hoya
  • D
    Canelo Álvarez

Question 15

The Spanish had their work cut out for them. Who did they defeat upon arrival to Tenochtitlán?

  • A
    Mayans
  • B
    Incas
  • C
    French
  • D
    Aztecs

Question 16

This prominent Revolutionary said, "I never had an opportunity to learn anything except how to fight". Name that Mexican general.

  • A
    Francisco Madero
  • B
    Venustiano Carranza
  • C
    Che Guevara
  • D
    Pancho Villa

Question 17

Made of five basic ingredients, what is this sweet and simple dessert?

  • A
    Sopaipilla
  • B
    Flan
  • C
    Fried ice cream
  • D
    Tres leches cake

Question 18

What Aztec emperor faced off with Hernán Cortés and later died in the ensuing scuffle?

  • A
    Itzcoatl
  • B
    Montezuma II
  • C
    Acamapichtli
  • D
    Ramses II

Question 19

The largest North American jungle cat can be found in Mexico. Name that big cat.

  • A
    Tiger
  • B
    Snow Leopard
  • C
    Lion
  • D
    Jaguar

Question 20

Per capita, Mexico is the top consumer of this beverage by far. Name the product.

  • A
    Coffee
  • B
    Coca-Cola
  • C
    Milk
  • D
    Pepsi

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"?

  • A
    Emiliano Zapata
  • B
    Octavio Paz
  • C
    Álvaro Obregón
  • D
    Venustiano Carranza

Question 22

An endearing Mexican television mainstay, these are akin to soap operas in America.

  • A
    Feuilleton
  • B
    Novel television
  • C
    Soap stories
  • D
    Telenovelas

Question 23

Created by the early 20th-century artist, Pedro Linares, what are these colorful Mexican figurines called?

  • A
    Nesting doll
  • B
    Alebrijes
  • C
    Painted pony
  • D
    Garden gnome

Question 24

Known for her self-portraits (and her unibrow), this feminist artist left behind a surrealist legacy.

  • A
    Salma Hayek
  • B
    Frida Kahlo
  • C
    Selena
  • D
    Georgia O'Keeffe

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".

  • A
    Santa Anna
  • B
    Mark Zuckerberg
  • C
    Felipe Calderón
  • D
    Carlos Salinas de Gortari

Question 26

"Respect for the rights of others means peace." What legendary indigenous Mexican politician drove out the French?

  • A
    Benito Juárez
  • B
    Vicente Fox
  • C
    Ernesto Zedillo
  • D
    Enrique Peña Nieto

Question 27

Although it pales in size to North America's largest lake, Lake Superior, what is the biggest lake in Mexico?

  • A
    Sanabria Lake
  • B
    Great Salt Lake
  • C
    Canales Reservoir
  • D
    Lake Chapala

Question 28

She famously played Frida Kahlo on the silver screen – and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.

  • A
    Salma Hayek
  • B
    Patricia Manterola
  • C
    Penélope Cruz
  • D
    Ana de la Reguera

Question 29

"¡Es mio!" What Spanish conquistador and explorer claimed Mexico for Spain?

  • A
    Hernán Cortés
  • B
    Amerigo Vespucci
  • C
    Christopher Columbus
  • D
    Sir Walter Raleigh

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.

  • A
    Raúl Jiménez
  • B
    Pedro Infante
  • C
    David Beckham
  • D
    Diego Lainez

Question 31

Mexico is home to nearly a hundred islands. Which of these islands is NOT in Mexico?

  • A
    Cozumel
  • B
    Aruba
  • C
    Isla Contoy
  • D
    Isla Holbox

Question 32

At 40 acres, Mexico has the largest one of these in the world.

  • A
    Temple
  • B
    UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • C
    Pyramid
  • D
    Tomb

Question 33

Known for his murals, this artist led the way in Mexico's Muralist Movement. Name that "Detroit Industry" painter.

  • A
    Diego Rivera
  • B
    David Alfaro Siqueiros
  • C
    Selena
  • D
    José Clemente Orozco

Question 34

This actor, writer, painter, and director was a regular Renaissance man of his day. Name that "Zorba the Greek".

  • A
    Ricardo Montalbán
  • B
    Demián Bichir
  • C
    Diego Rivera
  • D
    Anthony Quinn

Question 35

Formed by indigenous groups and enhanced by the Aztecs, what's a chinampa?

  • A
    Fried bread
  • B
    Transportation method
  • C
    Agricultural tool
  • D
    Irrigation system

Question 36

Made of some twenty ingredients, what is Mexico's national dish?

  • A
    Burrito
  • B
    Mexican rice
  • C
    Quesadilla
  • D
    Mole poblano

Question 37

Peace, at last. After nearly two years of fighting, what treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

  • A
    The Peace of Westphalia
  • B
    Treaty of Tordesillas
  • C
    Treaty of Versailles
  • D
    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 38

"Death is but another great adventure..." What does the Day of the Dead celebrate?

  • A
    Life and death
  • B
    Funerals
  • C
    Zombies
  • D
    Halloween

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?

  • A
    He became president
  • B
    He was killed in a duel
  • C
    He was assassinated
  • D
    He produced a platinum album

Question 40

Also the largest state in Mexico, which Mexican state shares the longest border with the U.S.?

  • A
    Hidalgo
  • B
    Baja California
  • C
    Chihuahua
  • D
    Texas

Question 41

Made of rice and milk, what is this popular Mexican drink?

  • A
    Kombucha
  • B
    Horchata
  • C
    Tequila
  • D
    Rice wine

Question 42

With a change of rule comes a new name. What was Mexico called under Spanish rule?

  • A
    New Spain
  • B
    New Mexico
  • C
    New Delhi
  • D
    New Madrid

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.

  • A
    Guadalajara
  • B
    Toronto
  • C
    Puebla
  • D
    Mexico City

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.

  • A
    Pancho Villa
  • B
    Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
  • C
    Emiliano Zapata
  • D
    John Paul II

Question 45

Time for a road trip! Which of these major highways travels through Mexico?

  • A
    Golden Quadrilateral
  • B
    Route 66
  • C
    Highway 1
  • D
    Pan American Highway

Question 46

Take to the dance floor and get your groove on with this national dance of Mexico.

  • A
    Mexican hat dance
  • B
    Salsa
  • C
    Tango
  • D
    Rumba

Question 47

Described by Cortés as "as large as Seville or Cordoba," the Spanish built Mexico City atop what ancient city ruins?

  • A
    Cuzco
  • B
    San Juan Teotihuacán
  • C
    Pompeii
  • D
    Tenochtitlán

Question 48

This former president doesn't hold back on expletives. Name that fiery PAN party member who ended 70 years of PRI rule.

  • A
    Ernesto Zedillo
  • B
    Montezuma II
  • C
    Andrés Manuel López Obrador
  • D
    Vicente Fox

Question 49

As the third highest mountain in North America, what is Mexico's highest point?

  • A
    Mount Logan
  • B
    Alcazaba
  • C
    Pico de Orizaba
  • D
    Mount Teide

Question 50

"I'm Mexican!" this director exclaimed in his "Walk of Fame" unveiling. Who is this Oscar-winning director?

  • A
    Carlos Santana
  • B
    Alfonso Cuarón
  • C
    Guillermo del Toro
  • D
    Alejandro González Iñárritu

Question 51

With upwards of 12 million tourists annually, what is this famous Mexican resort?

  • A
    Santorini
  • B
    Acapulco
  • C
    Tijuana
  • D
    Cancún

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?

  • A
    1920
  • B
    1940
  • C
    1910
  • D
    1930

Question 53

Mexico holds the "world's smallest" title in which category?

  • A
    Hill
  • B
    Rock
  • C
    National Park
  • D
    Volcano

Question 54

Home to the "Alley of the Kiss," where is this beautiful skyline?

  • A
    Guanajuato
  • B
    Montreal
  • C
    Ciudad Juárez
  • D
    Mérida

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?

  • A
    Egyptians
  • B
    Aztecs
  • C
    Incas
  • D
    Mayans

Question 56

Happy Mexico Day! When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

  • A
    June 12, 1824
  • B
    May 5, 1776
  • C
    September 16, 1810
  • D
    January 10, 1876

Question 57

From Sonora to Baja California, how many states does Mexico have?

  • A
    10 states
  • B
    50 states
  • C
    31 states
  • D
    18 states

Question 58

Extracted from tree sap, which of the following was invented in Mexico?

  • A
    Syrup
  • B
    Chocolate sauce
  • C
    Chewing gum
  • D
    Glue

Question 59

With the Battle of Palo Alto led by Mexican General Mariano Arista, what war began in 1846?

  • A
    Mexican-American War
  • B
    Mexican Revolutionary War
  • C
    World War II
  • D
    Spanish-American War

Question 60

Did you know the French invaded Mexico for a time? Oui, oui. Who did they install as emperor?

  • A
    Franz Ferdinand of Austria
  • B
    Herbert Spencer of Britain
  • C
    Maximilian of Austria
  • D
    Auguste Comte of France

Question 61

Writing The Labyrinth of Solitude, what Mexican author won the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  • A
    Anthony Quinn
  • B
    Juan Rulfo
  • C
    Carlos Fuentes
  • D
    Octavio Paz

Question 62

"Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!" When do Mexican children receive their Christmas presents?

  • A
    January 1
  • B
    December 24
  • C
    December 25
  • D
    January 6

Question 63

What indie-pop-rocker has transcended international borders with songs like "Limón y Sal"?

  • A
    Selena Gomez
  • B
    Dulce María
  • C
    Julieta Venegas
  • D
    Alejandra Guzmán

Question 64

Straight outta the Mexican War of Independence, who was the first emperor of Mexico?

  • A
    Ernesto Zedillo
  • B
    Agustín de Iturbide
  • C
    Adolfo Lopez Mateos
  • D
    Vicente Fox

Question 65

This actor is known for his work in The Motorcycle Diaries and Mozart in the Jungle.

  • A
    Javier Bardem
  • B
    Gael García Bernal
  • C
    Diego Boneta
  • D
    Diego Luna

Question 66

"What's a motto with you?" Do you know what Mexico's national motto is?

  • A
    "God and my right"
  • B
    "Freedom, work, culture"
  • C
    "Never say never"
  • D
    "Liberty, equality, fraternity"

Question 67

These brightly colored objects are not all fun and games. What does the piñata symbolize?

  • A
    Temptation
  • B
    Whatever animal or object it is
  • C
    Death
  • D
    Power

Question 68

With aboriginal languages like Nahuatl, Chol, Totonaco, how many indigenous languages are officially recognized in Mexico?

  • A
    22
  • B
    68
  • C
    16
  • D
    5

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This quiz refreshed my memory on Mexican history!! Great quiz!

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@randomWORD-1 Mexico City is the Capital not a state, lol

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Mexico City is now a state, so technically, there are now 32 states in Mexico, not 31. FYI.

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