What is the main ingredient in traditional Mexican mole sauce?
Chocolate
Which Mexican film director is known for movies like “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Shape of Water”?
Guillermo del Toro
Who was the first President of Mexico?
Guadalupe Victoria
Which Mexican author is known for her feminist works, such as “Hasta no verte Jesús mío” and “La noche de Tlatelolco”?
Elena Poniatowska
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
Which ancient civilization built the city of Chichen Itza?
Mayans
What’s the longest mountain range in Mexico?
Sierra Madre Occidental
Which Mexican athlete won the gold medal in the Women’s 10-meter platform diving at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Paola Espinosa
Mexican tortillas were originally made from the grain of which plant?
Corn
What is the name of the volcano near Mexico City?
Popocatepetl
What is the Spanish word for a heated tortilla filled with cheese?
Quesadilla
Which Mexican author was awarded the 1990 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Octavio Paz
When is Mexican independence day celebrated?
September 16
Which Mexican musical ensemble typically features guitars, violins, and trumpets?
Mariachi
Which Mexican boxer is a multiple-weight world champion known as “Canelo”?
Saúl Álvarez
Who was the first Mexican athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field?
Ana Gabriela Guevara
What is the national currency of Mexico?
Mexican Peso
Who wrote the famous novel “Aura”, a work of magic realism?
Carlos Fuentes
In which year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
1821
What is the name of the famous muralist who painted the National Palace’s walls?
Diego Rivera
Who is the Mexican actress known for her role in the movie “Roma”?
Yalitza Aparicio
Which Mexican actor starred in the movies “Amores Perros” and “Y Tu Mamá También”?
Gael García Bernal
How many time zones does Mexico have?
Four
Who was the President of Mexico at the time of the Tlatelolco massacre in 1968?
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Who is the famous Mexican comedian and actor known for his character “El Chavo del Ocho”?
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
What is the name of the traditional Mexican bread consumed during the Day of the Dead?
Pan de Muerto
What Authentic Mexican food with Hominy as a main ingredient and is served as a soup?
Pozole
The Mexican city of Tijuana borders what U.S city?
San Diego
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France in what battle?
The Battle of Puebla
Which liquor is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
Which volcano is known as “The Sleeping Woman”?
Iztaccíhuatl
What is the official language in Mexico?
Mexican Spanish
In which year did Mexico first participate in the Olympic Games?
1900
What is Mexico’s national bird?
Golden Eagle
What is the traditional Mexican holiday celebrating the deceased?
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
What is the name of the traditional Mexican wrestling?
Lucha Libre
Who is considered the Father of Mexican Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
What is the traditional Mexican game similar to Bingo, featuring images instead of numbers?
Lotería
What is one of the great civilizations in Mexico known for its great pyramid structures?
The Aztec Empire
What is the official name of Mexico?
United Mexican States