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1
Which Mexican Nobel Prize laureate is renowned for his literature and poetry?
Elena Poniatowska
Juan Rulfo
Carlos Fuentes
Octavio Paz
2
Juan Gabriel never performed at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico's premier opera house.
False
True
3
The iconic Mexican hat dance, or "Jarabe Tapatío," is traditionally performed without any hats.
True
False
4
Color TV was invented by a Mexican.
False
True
5
The Mayan civilization created a calendar that was famously misinterpreted to predict the world's end in which year?
2020
2000
2012
1999
6
Mexico City is the third city of the world with the largest number of museums.
True
False
7
Agustín Lara, Mexican composer and singer, was given a piano by the Spanish gov. as appreciation for his song "Granada"
True
False
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The phrase "No era penal" took place in the 2014 FIFA World Cup involving Mexico and which country?
Brazil
Argentina
Netherlands
USA
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1. What is the official name of Mexico?
The Mexican Republic
The Federal Republic of Mexico
The Country of Mexico
The United Mexican States
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What is the name of the Mexican spirit that must be made in Jalisco and is similar to tequila but less well known?
Bacanora
Sotol
Mezcal
Raicilla
11
What ancient game, believed to be a precursor to modern soccer, was played by the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs?
Ulama
Patolli
Tlachtli
Pok-Ta-Pok
12
69 different languages are spoken in Mexico.
True
False
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3. What ancient civilization is famous for building the city of Chichen Itza in Mexico?
The Aztecs
The Olmecs
The Incas
The Mayans
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The largest pyramid in the world by volume is found in Egypt.
True
False
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2. Which of these dishes is considered the national dish of Mexico?
Enchiladas
Tacos
Pozole
Mole Poblano
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Which Mexican dish consists of small pieces of fried pork belly or rind served with tortillas?
Al Pastor
Barbacoa
Chicharrón
Carnitas
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Mexico is the country with the largest number of taxi cabs in the world.
False
True
