Mexico Quiz

What is the capital of Mexico?

• Oaxaca

• Guadalajara

• Ciudad de México

• Monterrey

Which state in Mexico is known for its significant archaeological sites and handmade chocolate?

• Jalisco

• Oaxaca

• Puebla

• Yucatán

What is the main plaza in Ciudad de México called?

• La Plaza de la Independencia

• La Plaza de la Revolución

• La Plaza de la Constitución

• La Plaza de la Libertad

Which two famous Mexican artists are mentioned in the text?

• Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros

• Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

• José Clemente Orozco and Frida Kahlo

• Rufino Tamayo and David Alfaro Siqueiros

What natural disaster destroyed the city of San Juan Parangaricutiro, México?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

Where can you find the footprints of more than 6000 years old in Nicaragua?

• Huellas de Acahualinca

• Huellas de León

• Huellas de Managua

• Huellas de Granada

What do the paintings of Alfredo Zalce Torres reflect?

• The landscapes and markets of Morelia, México

• The beaches and mountains of Oaxaca

• The deserts and rivers of Sonora

• The jungles and wildlife of Chiapas

What is the name of the artist's murals found in the Palacio de Gobierno de Michoacán?

• Historia de Michoacán

• Leyenda Mazateca

• El fuego y el tlacuache

• El volcán Iztaccíhuatl

According to the Mazateca legend, where do the Mazatecas who tell the story of the origins of fire live?

• In the northern region of Oaxaca

• In the southern region of Oaxaca

• In the eastern region of Oaxaca

• In the western region of Oaxaca

What did the old woman use the fire for in the Mazateca legend?

• To cook food and provide light and heat

• To scare away animals

• To signal other villages

• To create weapons