Mexico's Independence Day Quiz!
(203).jpg "Mexicos Independence Day Quiz! - Quiz")
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Wrestling -
- 2.
Día de los Muertos, celebrated Nov. 2nd, originated in México and celebrates _____________________________________.
- A.
Sugar skulls
- B.
Catholicism
- C.
Aztecs
- D.
Deceased loved ones
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer(s)
A. Folk art sculptures
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
Correct Answer
C. Ridley turtles lay their eggs -
- 5.
Who did Mexico defeat to gain their independence in 1810?
Correct Answer
Spain - 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
Correct Answer(s)
A. The President of México rings the bell
C. The "Grito de Delores" is recited -
- 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
Correct Answer
A. Quesadilla -
- 8.
What popular American snack chip are the Mexican street food "Dorilocos" derived from?
Correct Answer
Doritos - 9.
A "torta" is a type of sandwich in Mexican street food.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 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)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Masa dough
B. Frijoles refritos (refried beans)
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)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lechuga (lettuce)
C. Frijoles (beans)
D. Arroz (rice) -
- 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)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Promote fertility
D. Communicate with their deities (gods) -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 22, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Sep 30, 2020Quiz Created by
Nicole Naylor
- Anniversary Quizzes
- Birthday Quizzes
- Black Friday Quizzes
- Childrens Day Quizzes
- Cinco De Mayo Quizzes
- Columbus Day Quizzes
- Earth Day Quizzes
- Fourth Of July Quizzes
- Halloween Quizzes
- Holy Week Quizzes
- Labor Day Quizzes
- Memorial Day Quizzes
- Mothers Day Quizzes
- New Year Quizzes
- Presidents Day Quizzes
- Saint Patricks Day Quizzes
- Thanksgiving Quizzes
- Valentines Day Quizzes
- Womens Day Quizzes
- Womens Equality Day Quizzes
- World Quality Day Quizzes
- World Tourism Day Quizzes
Back to top