1 U2L1 Examen Cultura

Question 1

What is Thalía's profession?

Accepted Answer

cantante/singer

Question 2

Who was Diego Rivera married to?

Accepted Answer

Frida Kahlo

Question 3

What is Carnaval?

Accepted Answer

festivities before lent

Question 4

What is the first day of Lent called?

Accepted Answer

Ash Wednesday

Question 5

Which of these is NOT typical Mexican food?

Accepted Answer

fajitas

Question 6

What is the profession of Mario Molina?

Accepted Answer

químico/chemist

Question 7

What was Chac-Mool used for?

Accepted Answer

sacrificial offerings

Question 8

Does UNAM have fewer or more students than OSU?

Accepted Answer

more

Question 9

What covers the outside of the library (biblioteca) at UNAM?

Accepted Answer

mosaic murals

Question 10

What does UNAM stand for?

Accepted Answer

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Question 11

What color is the Mexican flag?

Accepted Answer

green, white, and red

Question 12

What is Salma Hayek's profession?

Accepted Answer

actriz/actress

Question 13

¿Cómo se llama el presidente de México?

Accepted Answer

Enrique Peña Nieto

Question 14

Who wears school uniforms in México?

Accepted Answer

both public and private school students

Question 15

Carnaval is similar to what celebration in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Mardi Gras

Question 16

When did the Mexican muralists begin to paint the walls of public bulidings?

Accepted Answer

1920

Question 17

¿Cómo se llama el dinero ($) de México?

Accepted Answer

el peso

Question 18

What is the main religion in México?

Accepted Answer

Catholic

Question 19

¿Cómo se llama la música tradicional de México?

Accepted Answer

mariachi

Question 20

What is the name of the famous Mayan ruins with el Castillo and the pyramid of Kukulcán?

Accepted Answer

Chichén Itzá

Question 21

Which of these artists was NOT a Mexican muralist?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso

Question 22

What was the profession of Carlos Fuentes?

Accepted Answer

escritor/writer

Question 23

¿Cuál es la capital de México?

Accepted Answer

México, D. F.

Question 24

Which of the following are NOT part of the Carnaval celebration?

Accepted Answer

piñatas

Question 25

What is a famous site in the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende?

Accepted Answer

el Jardín Principal

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