Mexico Facts Quiz

Who is the woman in this famous artwork?

Our Lady of ______________?

• Lourdes

• Matamoros

• Guadelupe

• Hidalgo

Answer explanation

This artwork shows the Virgin Mary as she appeared before St. Juan Diego in a vision in 1531. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special place in the religious life of Mexico and is one of the most popular religious devotions. Her image has played an important role as a national symbol of Mexico.

Which one of these is the flag of Mexico?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Red, white, and green are the colors of the national army in Mexico. The center of the flag shows the Mexican coat of arms, based on the Aztec symbol for Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), the center of the Aztec Empire. It recalls the legend of an eagle sitting on a cactus while devouring a serpent that signaled to the Aztecs where to found their city, Tenochtitla.

On what day does Mexico celebrate gaining Independence from Spain?

• Sep 16

• July 4

• May 5

• March 2

Answer explanation

September 16 marks the day in 1810 that Miguel Hidalgo declared Mexico Independent from Spain.

July 4, 1776 is day United States declared Independence from England.

March 2, 1836 is the day Texas declared independence from Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates what?

• Mexico's independence from Spain

• Sinking of the Titanic

• Invention of Mayonnaise

• Mexico's victory over France

Answer explanation

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May") is a yearly celebration, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Which of these foods did NOT originate from Mexico?

• Chocolate

• Corn

• Pineapple

• Lime

Answer explanation

Limes and other citrus came from Asia.

Chocolate, Pineapple and Corn were all first found in Mexico.

Which of these foods did not originate from Mexico?

• Avocado

• Squash

• Banana

• Turkey

Answer explanation

Their origin is placed in Southeast Asia, in the jungles of Malaysis. Indonesia or the Philippines. where many varieties of wild bananas still grow today.

How many states are there in Mexico?

• 50

• 23

• 31

• 12

Answer explanation

Mexico has 31 states.

Which one of these is a state in Mexico?

• Durango

• Tahoe

• Morocco

• Nevada

Answer explanation

Durango is not only the name of a Dodge SUV, it is also a Mexican state.

Mexico is home to the world's biggest .... ?

• Lake

• Tree

• Pyramid

• Mountain

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl, is the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today. ~Wikipedia

Mexico City is the most populated city in North America. How many people live there?

• 2 million

• 9 million

• 14 million

• 21 million

Answer explanation

Mexico City has a population of over 9 million people, which is just ahead of New York City which has 8.4 million