Mexico's Independence Day Quiz!

1. Lucha libre (also featured in the movie Nacho Libre) is a popular "sport" in Mexico. What exactly is it?

Bull fighting

Wrestling

Soccer

Boxing

2. Día de los Muertos, celebrated Nov. 2nd, originated in México and celebrates _____________________________________.

Sugar skulls

Catholicism

Aztecs

Deceased loved ones

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4. A "torta" is a type of sandwich in Mexican street food.

True

False

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6. What special event takes place on over 120 beaches in México?

Surfing competitions

Sand castle competitions

Ridley turtles lay their eggs

Tourists come to relax

7. Match the following.

México's Independence Day

Cinco de Mayo

Día de los Muertos

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8. What activities mark the annual celebration of México's Independence Day?

The President of México rings the bell

Fireworks are set off

The "Grito de Delores" is recited

Flags are waved

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9. Alebrijes (also seen in the Disney/Pixar movie Coco) are defined as:

Folk art sculptures

Colorful objects made from clay

Spirit animals

Fantastical creatures made from paper maché or carved from wood

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10. Which Mexican street food seems gross to us, but is considered very tasty to them?

Quesadilla

Corn fungus/huitlacoche

Epazote

Taco al pastor

11. Identify all the components of the Mexican street food "tlacoyo":

Masa dough

Frijoles refritos (refried beans)

Cilantro

Nopales (cactus leaves)

Queso (cheese)

Salsa

Cebolla (onion)

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12. The American burrito differs from the Mexican burrito because it contains:

Lechuga (lettuce)

Cebolla (onion)

Frijoles (beans)

Arroz (rice)

Tomate (tomato)

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13. Aztec dance has a very religious meaning and was traditionally used to do what two things?

Promote fertility

Honor their deities (gods)

Pray for rain for their crops

Communicate with their deities (gods)

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