Nachos, the delicious legacy of Ignacio Anaya

Nachos, the delicious legacy of Ignacio Anaya

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Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

4th - 6th Grade

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The video narrates the origin of nachos, a popular snack named after Ignacio Anaya, known as Nacho. In 1943, Ignacio, a maitre-d' at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Mexico, created nachos for a group of hungry Army wives using tortillas, cheese, and jalapenos. The dish became popular as the wives spread the word in Texas, leading Ignacio to open his own restaurant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the person nachos were named after?

Nacho Libre

Ignacio Anaya

Pedro Gonzalez

Juan Valdez

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Ignacio Anaya create nachos?

1953

1963

1943

1933

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ingredients did Ignacio use to make the first nachos?

Tortillas, cheddar cheese, jalapenos

Tortillas, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes

Tortillas, sour cream, jalapenos

Tortillas, cheddar cheese, olives

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Army wives spread the popularity of nachos?

Texas

New Mexico

Arizona

California

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of Ignacio's restaurant?

Ignacio's Diner

Nacho's Place

Nachos Restaurant

The Victory Club