Mexico's Independence Day Quiz!

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

• Sugar skulls

• Catholicism

• Aztecs

• Deceased loved ones

Who did Mexico defeat to gain their independence in 1810?

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

• True

• False

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

What popular American snack chip are the Mexican street food "Dorilocos" derived from?

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

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

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

• Quesadilla

• Corn fungus/huitlacoche

• Epazote

• Taco al pastor

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)

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

• Lechuga (lettuce)

• Cebolla (onion)

• Frijoles (beans)

• Arroz (rice)

• Tomate (tomato)

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)