How Well Do You Know Mexico?
Test your knowledge about Mexico and see how many correct answers you can get out of 14!
1. What is the capital city of Mexico?
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Monterrey
Tijuana
2. Which ancient civilization built the city of Chichen Itza?
3. What currency is used in Mexico?
4. What is the official language of Mexico?
Spanish
English
Portuguese
French
5. What is the traditional Mexican dish made of corn dough and wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf?
Taco
Burrito
Tamal
Quesadilla
6. Which celebration is Mexico known for that honors deceased loved ones?
Carnival
Cinco de Mayo
Dia de los Muertos
Independence Day
7. What is the name of the peninsula that includes Cancun and Playa del Carmen?
Baja California
Yucatan Peninsula
Oaxaca Peninsula
Veracruz Peninsula
8. Which of the following is a famous Mexican artist known for her self-portraits?
Frida Kahlo
Salvador Dalí
Pablo Picasso
Georgia O'Keeffe
9. What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Red, white, blue
Green, white, red
Black, yellow, red
Blue, white, green
10. Which of these is a popular Mexican liquor made from the blue agave plant?
11. Which of the following is one of the most famous Mexican beaches?
Copacabana
Waikiki
Cancun
Bondi
12. What is the name of the Mexican holiday celebrated on May 5th?
Cinco de Mayo
Carnaval
Dia de los Reyes
Dia de la Revolucion
13. Who was the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest?
Moctezuma II
Cuitlahuac
Cuauhtemoc
Itzcoatl
14. What is the largest state in Mexico by area?
Chihuahua
Sonora
Coahuila
Durango
