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Introduction to Mexico

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  • What big cat can be found in Mexico's Lancandon Jungle?
    Lion
    Garfield
    Tiger
    Jaguar
  • What is the most common ingredient in Mexican foods? (Wheat, corn, beans or pork)
    Corn
  • Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world. 
    True
    False
  • What is the national flower of Mexico?
    Rose
    Dahlia
    Daisy
    Carnation
  • Cuauhtemoc was an Aztec emperor who became the symbol of Mexican nationality in what year? 
    2009
    1549
    1949
    1849
  • On what peninsula will you find Mayan ruins and history? (Yucatan, Baja, Punta Allen, Florida)
    Yucatan
  • What deadly disease was transmitted from Spaniards to Mexicans?
    Corona
    Smallpox
    Cholera
  • How many states are there in Mexico? 
    none
    50
    31
    13
  • What type of government does Mexico have?
    Monarchy
    Democratic Republic
    Communist
    Dictatorship
  • Grito de Delores is an annual event celebrating Mexico's freedom from what European country?
    Spain
  • Which river forms a natural border between Mexico and the United States?
    Rio Grande
  • Overcrowding, poverty, pollution and earthquakes are all issues that Mexico City deals with.
    False
    True
  • What is the largest industry in Mexico?
    Mining
    Service
    Agriculture
    Manufacturing
  • What was the last Indigenous empire in Mexico. (Fell to Spanish invaders in 1521).
    Aztec Empire or Aztecs
  • The Day of the _____ is a major holiday in Mexico that honors family and friends who have died.
    Zombies
    Soul
    Dead
    Living
  • What religion did the Spanish bring to Mexico?
    Catholicism
    Islam
    Buddhism
  • What is the official language of Mexico? (French, English, Spanish, None)
    None. A majority speak Spanish, but there is no "official" language.
  • What year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
    1721
    1910
    1921
    1821
  • What group of people developed in Mexico who had both Indigenous and European ancestry?
    Mestizos
  • When did Mexico's Revolution take place?
    1910-1920
    1860-1870
    1810-1820
    1960-1970
  • What part of the Mexican flag represents "hope"?
    green
    white
    red
    center seal
  • Mexico is one of the world's leading producers of what precious metal?
    silver
    copper
    vibranium
    Iron
  • How many years does a president serve in Mexico? (Two, four, six, eight) who do you appreciate ...
    four
    six
    two
    eight
  • What mountain range takes up most of central Mexico?
    Rockies
    Sierra Madres
    Appalachian
    Andes
  • Name 5 Mexican states
    Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur , Campeche, Coahuila, Colima, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Durango...
  • What is the capital - and largest city - in Mexico?
    Mexico City
  • Mexico is which direction from the United States?
    North
    South
    West
    East
  • What is the most popular sport in Mexico?
    soccer or futbol!
    American football
    baseball
    hockey