How Much Do You Know About Mexico

1. What year did Mexico declare its independence from Spain?

A. 1810

B. 1821

C. 1910

D. 2000

2. Which leader is known as the 'Abolisher of Slavery' in Mexico?

A. Emiliano Zapata

B. Benito Juárez

C. Porfirio Díaz

D. Hidalgo

3. What is celebrated on September 16th in Mexico?

A. Day of the Dead

B. Independence Day

C. Cinco de Mayo

D. Mexican Revolution

4. Who was known as 'Pancho Villa'?

A. A famous painter

B. A revolutionary leader

C. A famous chef

D. A mariachi singer

5. What is the significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe?

A. Patron saint of Mexico

B. National flower

C. Independence Day

D. A famous dish

6. Which conflict is known as the 'Mexican Revolution’?

A. 1910-1920

B. 1846-1848

C. 1861-1867

D. 1970-1980

7. Who is known as 'El Caudillo’?

A. Benito Juárez

B. Emiliano Zapata

C. Francisco Villa

D. Hidalgo

8. What famous document did Miguel Hidalgo ring in?

A. The Constitution

B. The Grito de Dolores

C. The Treaty of Guadalupe

D. The Declaration of Independence

9. Which empire was defeated by the Spanish conquistadors?

A. Aztec

B. Inca

C. Mayan

D. Toltec

10. What was Porfirio Díaz known for?

A. Education reform

B. Dictatorship

C. Independence

D. Culinary arts

11. What did the Aztecs use cacao beans for?

A. Currency

B. Food

C. Medicine

D. All of the above

12. Who wrote 'La Cucaracha', a song related to the Revolution?

A. José Martí

B. Pancho Villa

C. Zapata

D. Unknown

13. What was a common form of payment during the early Mexican economy?

A. Cacao

B. Gold

C. Spices

D. All of the above

14. Which president is known for his efforts to modernize Mexico?

A. Lázaro Cárdenas

B. Porfirio Díaz

C. Benito Juárez

D. Emiliano Zapata

15. What does 'Taco Tuesday' actually have to do with?

A. A Mexican holiday

B. A revolutionary event

C. The Aztec calendar

D. A popular food day

16. What ancient civilization is known for the pyramids at Teotihuacan?

A. Mayan

B. Olmec

C. Aztec

D. Inca

17. What was the original name of Mexico City?

A. Tenochtitlán

B. Teotihuacan

C. Cuzco

D. Mexico-Tenochtitlán

18. Who was known as the 'Father of Mexican Independence’?

A. Hidalgo

B. Zapata

C. Villa

D. Cortés

19. Which day marks the start of the Mexican Revolution?

A. November 20

B. September 16

C. May 5

D. December 12

20. What is the main ingredient in 'Mole', a traditional Mexican sauce?

A. Chocolate

B. Chili

C. Tomato

D. Corn