Traditional Foods of the Mexico Quiz

What is the main objective for students at the end of today's lesson?

• To identify, describe and explain the historical origin of traditional foods eaten in Mexico

• To learn about Mexican history

• To practice Spanish grammar

• To write an essay about their favorite food

What must students complete with at least eighty percent to achieve the lesson objective?

• The exam

• A group project

• A cooking demonstration

• A class presentation

What have the Mexican people done throughout the centuries regarding food?

• They have used the food available around them and created ways to make food that would sustain them.

• They have only imported food from other countries.

• They have ignored local food sources.

• They have stopped eating traditional foods.

What is a result of the Mexican people's approach to food over the centuries?

• They created a cuisine with a strong global presence today.

• Their cuisine is only known in Mexico.

• They have no unique cuisine.

• Their food is not recognized internationally.

What is the origin of many traditional Mexican dishes?

• A blend of the native Aztec culture and foods introduced by the Spanish.

• Foods only from the Aztec culture.

• Foods only from the Spanish culture.

• Foods from North America and Europe.

Who were the Spanish conquistadors?

• Conquerors who came to Mexico in the 1500s.

• Aztec priests.

• Mexican farmers.

• Native American traders.

What happened to the ancient civilization of the Aztecs in the 1500s?

• It fell after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

• It became stronger and expanded.

• It moved to South America.

• It formed an alliance with the Spanish.

Which two cultures influenced traditional Mexican foods?

• Aztec and Spanish

• Aztec and Inca

• Spanish and French

• Mayan and Portuguese

Which of the following foods was NOT a basic food of the Aztecs?

• Corn (maize)

• Beans

• Cheese

• Squash

What did the Spanish introduce to traditional Mexican foods?

• Corn and beans

• Domesticated animals for meat and dairy products

• Squash and chili peppers

• Tomatoes and potatoes