The Culture of Mexico

What image is on the Mexican flag? (choose all correct answers)

• an eagle

• a snake

• a river

• a pinata

Answer explanation

The Mexican flag has an image of an eagle eating a snake while sitting on a cactus.

Where is Mexico?

• south of the United States

• west of Canada

• North of the United States

• in the United States.

Answer explanation

Mexico is south of the United States. Canada is north of the United States.

What is the Yucatan?

• a river

• a peninsula

• a volcano

• a gulf

Answer explanation

The Yucatan is a peninsula. It is surrounded by water on three sides.

Which of these is a volcano?

• The Rio Grande

• The Yucatan

• Popocatepetl

• Sombrero

Answer explanation

Popocatepetl is a very big volcano in Mexico.

What do Mexicans do during birthday celebrations?

• They try to break pinatas.

• They wear sombreros

• They have a parade

• They play mariachi music

Answer explanation

During birthday celebrations, Mexican children try to break pinatas filled with candy.

What do Mexicans do on the Day of the Dead?

• They dance

• They watch fireworks.

• They visit their loved ones' graves.

• They have a parade.

Answer explanation

On the Day of the Dead, Mexicans visit their loved ones' graves. They clean the area and bring food to eat.

What do people in Mexico do to celebrate Independence Day?

• They visit their loved ones' graves.

• They go to church.

• They watch fireworks.

• They paint their face.

Answer explanation

On Independence Day, Mexicans watch fireworks. Often, the fireworks are red, green, and white, the colors of Mexico.

What is mariachi?

• a traditional Mexican music.

• a traditional Mexican game.

• a traditional Mexican hat.

• a traditional Mexican food.

Answer explanation

Mariachi is one type of traditional Mexican music. Musicians play stringed instruments like guitars, violins, and harps. Sometimes people play the trumpet, too.

Which character plays a trick in "Senor Coyote and the Cheese"?

• the coyote

• the rabbit

• the moon

• the cheese

Answer explanation

The rabbit plays a trick on the coyote.

What forms part of Mexico's border with the United States?

• the Rio Grande

• The Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexico City

• Baja California.

Answer explanation

The Rio Grande is a river that is on the border between Mexico and the United States.