Welcome to our fascinating Mexico Trivia! These questions will guide you through the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, history, cuisine, geography, and much more. From ancient civilizations to modern traditions, every aspect of Mexico’s unique charm is touched upon. Whether you’re testing your existing knowledge or eager to learn more about this vibrant country, these questions offer a delightful journey through the wonders of Mexico. So, get ready to dive deep into the captivating world of Mexican trivia!
2. Which body of water lies to the west of Mexico?
3. Which is the largest state in Mexico by area?
4. What is the national animal of Mexico?
5. What is the official language of Mexico?
6. What is the currency of Mexico?
7. What is the national flower of Mexico?
8. Which is the highest peak in Mexico?
9. What is the national dish of Mexico?
10. Which ancient civilization lived in present-day Mexico?
11. What is the traditional Mexican hat called?
12. What is the famous archaeological site in Yucatan?
13. Which Mexican drink is made from the Agave plant?
14. What is the main ingredient of the Mexican dish ‘tamales’?
15. Which ocean lies to the east of Mexico?
16. Which famous artist painted ‘The Two Fridas’?
17. What is the largest island of Mexico?
18. Which desert is located in northern Mexico?
19. What is Mexico’s most populous city?
20. Which Mexican state is known for the production of Tequila?
21. What was the ancient Aztec capital called?
22. What is the name of the famous Mexican muralist who painted ‘Man at the Crossroads’?
23. What’s the name of the popular Mexican festival that celebrates the deceased?
24. What’s the most popular sport in Mexico?
25. Which famous revolutionary leader is known as the ‘Hero of the Mexican Revolution’?
26. Who was the first indigenous president of Mexico?
27. Which Mexican city is known as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’?
28. Which city is famous for the production of silver in Mexico?
29. What is the original name for Mexico City?
30. What is the long peninsula in eastern Mexico?
31. What is the name of the famous Mexican wrestling?
32. Which body of water separates Mexico from Baja California?
33. Which Mexican city is famous for its Carnaval celebration?
34. What is the name of the narrow sea channel that connects the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea?
35. What is the name of the last Aztec emperor?
36. What is the name of the famous beach resort city on Mexico’s Pacific Coast?
37. What is Mexico’s national anthem called?
38. What is the name of the famous Mayan archaeological site located in the state of Quintana Roo?
39. Which is the most active volcano in Mexico?
40. What is the name of the underground natural pools found in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula?
41. What is the name of the river that forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States?
42. Who was the first European explorer to reach Mexico?
43. What is the name of the pre-Columbian city known for its well-preserved mural paintings and the Palacio de los Deportes?
44. Which Mexican city is famous for its tanning and footwear industries?
45. What is the name of the 19th-century Mexican president known for his liberal reforms?
46. What is the traditional Mexican bread prepared for the Day of the Dead called?
47. Which Mexican state is famous for its pottery and ceramic crafts?
48. Which Mexican poet won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1990?
49. Which is the second largest city in Mexico?
50. What’s the traditional Mexican dish that includes a stuffed pepper?
51. Which state in Mexico is Cancún located?
52. Which Mexican novel is considered one of the greatest pieces of Latin American literature and was written by Juan Rulfo?
53. What is the name of the ancient Mayan city located in Chiapas?
54. What is the name of the Mexican comedy-drama television series that gained international popularity and was produced by Netflix?
55. What is the traditional Mexican musical ensemble consisting of mostly stringed instruments?
56. What is the name of the popular Mexican candy made from tamarind?
57. What is the name of the Mexican festival held at the beginning of August to celebrate corn?
58. Which Mexican city is known for its large expatriate American and Canadian communities?
59. What is the name of the famous barrier reef located off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula?
60. Which pre-Hispanic civilization developed a hieroglyphic script and a complex calendar system in Mexico?
61. What’s the term for a female professional Mexican folk singer?
62. Which is the smallest state in Mexico by area?
63. What is the Mexican dish that consists of a large crispy tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, and often other ingredients?
64. Which body of water lies to the north of Mexico?
65. Which is the southernmost state in Mexico?
66. What’s the name of the Mexican snack made from rolled tortillas filled with meat or cheese?
67. What’s the name of the Mexican clay pot used for cooking?
68. Which Mexican-American labor leader co-founded the National Farm Workers Association?
69. What is the Mexican rice dish cooked with tomato, garlic, and onion called?
70. What is the traditional Mexican dish consisting of a large rolled and filled tortilla?
71. What is the famous folk dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco?
72. What’s the term for the public markets in Mexico?
73. Which Mexican state is renowned for its black pottery?
74. Which plant is used to make Mezcal, a traditional Mexican liquor?
75. What is the colorful Mexican blanket commonly used in celebrations called?
76. What is the name of the Mexican island that’s a popular destination for diving?
77. What is the name of the hot chili pepper originating in the Mexican state of Puebla?
78. What is the name of the puppet-like figure used in traditional Mexican Christmas celebrations?
79. What’s the name of the prehistoric site in Mexico featuring large carved stone heads?
80. What is the name of the traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, meat, and garnished with shredded lettuce, chili peppers, radish, onion, lime, oregano, and tostadas?
81. What’s the name of the traditional Mexican dance of the old men, a dance that mocks the Spanish gentry?
82. Which Mexican city is known for its mural-covered walls?
83. What is the name of the lake located in the Valley of Mexico where the ancient city of Tenochtitlan was built?
84. Which historical Mexican figure is known as ‘The Servant of the Nation’?
85. What is the famous Mexican dish made of meat marinated in adobo seasoning?
86. What is the name of the Mexican drink made from fermented sap of the maguey plant?
87. What’s the name of the traditional Mexican song often played at birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations?
88. What is the name of the famous cliff divers of Acapulco?
89. Which Mexican author wrote the famous novel ‘Like Water for Chocolate’?
90. What’s the name of the traditional Mexican dish that consists of a stuffed, fried, and often spicy pepper?
91. What is the name of the oldest university in North America, located in Mexico City?
92. What is the name of the Mexican guitarist known for his fusion of rock, blues, jazz and Latin styles?
93. What’s the name of the Mexican sauce made of chocolate, spices, and chili peppers, often served with turkey or chicken?
94. What is the name of the pyramid-shaped structure found at the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza?
95. What’s the name of the 1990s telenovela that gained international success and launched the career of actress ThalÃa?
96. What is the name of the Mexican holiday celebrated in September that marks the country’s independence from Spain?
