Mexico's Independence Day Quiz!
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- 1.Lucha libre (also featured in the movie Nacho Libre) is a popular "sport" in Mexico. What exactly is it?
- A.
Bull fighting
- B.
Wrestling
- C.
Soccer
- D.
Boxing
- 2.Día de los Muertos, celebrated Nov. 2nd, originated in México and celebrates _____________________________________.
- A.
Sugar skulls
- B.
Catholicism
- C.
Aztecs
- D.
Deceased loved ones
- 3.Alebrijes (also seen in the Disney/Pixar movie Coco) are defined as:
- A.
Folk art sculptures
- B.
Colorful objects made from clay
- C.
Spirit animals
- D.
Fantastical creatures made from paper maché or carved from wood
- 4.What special event takes place on over 120 beaches in México?
- A.
Surfing competitions
- B.
Sand castle competitions
- C.
Ridley turtles lay their eggs
- D.
Tourists come to relax
- 5.Who did Mexico defeat to gain their independence in 1810?
- 6.What activities mark the annual celebration of México's Independence Day?
- A.
The President of México rings the bell
- B.
Fireworks are set off
- C.
The "Grito de Delores" is recited
- D.
Flags are waved
- 7.Which Mexican street food seems gross to us, but is considered very tasty to them?
- A.
Quesadilla
- B.
Corn fungus/huitlacoche
- C.
Epazote
- D.
Taco al pastor
- 8.What popular American snack chip are the Mexican street food "Dorilocos" derived from?
- 9.A "torta" is a type of sandwich in Mexican street food.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Identify all the components of the Mexican street food "tlacoyo":
- A.
Masa dough
- B.
Frijoles refritos (refried beans)
- C.
Cilantro
- D.
Nopales (cactus leaves)
- E.
Queso (cheese)
- F.
Salsa
- G.
Cebolla (onion)
- 11.The American burrito differs from the Mexican burrito because it contains:
- A.
Lechuga (lettuce)
- B.
Cebolla (onion)
- C.
Frijoles (beans)
- D.
Arroz (rice)
- E.
Tomate (tomato)
- 12.Aztec dance has a very religious meaning and was traditionally used to do what two things?
- A.
Promote fertility
- B.
Honor their deities (gods)
- C.
Pray for rain for their crops
- D.
Communicate with their deities (gods)
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