Mexico and Nicaragua Quiz

What is the capital of Mexico?

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• México, D.F.

• Cancún

Which languages are spoken in Mexico according to the text?

• Spanish and English

• Spanish, Maya, and other indigenous languages

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Spanish and French

What is Oaxaca known for?

• Its beaches

• Its important archaeological sites, ceramics, fabrics, and handmade chocolate

• Its modern architecture

• Its technology industry

What is the main plaza in Mexico City called?

• Plaza de la Revolución

• Plaza de la Independencia

• Plaza de la Constitución or Zócalo

• Plaza de la Libertad

Who are the two famous Mexican artists mentioned in the text?

• Diego Rivera and Pablo Picasso

• Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

• Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí

• Diego Rivera and Vincent van Gogh

What did the eruption of the Paricutín volcano destroy in San Juan Parangaricutiro, Mexico?

• A school

• A market

• A church

• A museum

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

• Managua

• León

• Granada

• Huellas de Acahualinca

What do the paintings of Alfredo Zalce Torres reflect?

• Modern architecture

• The landscapes, markets, and inhabitants of Morelia, Mexico, and the life of the indigenous people of Michoacán

• Abstract art

• European history

Which indigenous group tells the legend about the origins of fire in the northern region of Oaxaca?

• The Zapotecs

• The Aztecs

• The Mazatecs

• The Incas

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

• To scare away animals

• To cook food and provide light and heat

• To signal other tribes

• To create weapons