Our Mexico trivia questions will provide you with some fantastic facts about this popular country. Mexico is a truly stunning country, with a magnificent panorama, great opportunities, and a remarkable history – not to mention the delectable cuisine!
It will also be great fun to play!
In our Mexico trivia, you will finish the quiz with a much better idea of the country, which may come in handy for future trivia games, competitions, travel, study, or fun.
Play alone, or play with friends and see who knows the most about Mexico!
Our first section is a general knowledge one, with a mix-up of easy, medium-level, and difficult questions.
Here is where the experts will excel, and those with a little less knowledge of Mexico will certainly leave knowing a little more.
Buena Suerte!
1: What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City.
2: How many people live in Mexico?
Around 128 million.
3: What continent is Mexico on?
North America.
4: How many States are in Mexico?
31.
5: What is the official language of Mexico?
Spanish.
6: Mexico is home to the world's largest what?
Pyramid; The Great Pyramid of Cholula, aka Tlachihualtepetl, comes in at 4.45 million cubic meters.
7: The National University of Mexico is the oldest university in North America. Built in 1551, by how many years older, is it than Harvard University?
85 years.
8: What is the national animal of Mexico?
Golden Eagle.
9: The world's smallest dog breed originated in Mexico; what is the breed's name?
Chihuahua.
10: What is the largest wild cat to be found in Mexico?
Jaguar.
11: What is Mexico's currency?
Peso.
12: Originating in Mexico, this invention's first transmission happened in 1943.
Color TV.
13: What is the largest lake in Mexico called?
Lake Chapala.
14: Starring Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, and Salma Hayek, which 2003 Mexican-based movie grossed a total of $98,769,390 worldwide?
Once Upon A Time In Mexico.
15: How many times has Mexico hosted The World Cup?
Twice; 1870, 1986.
16: What is the most common surname in Mexico?
Hernández; nearly 6 million registered, the 2nd most common is García with 4 million, and the 3rd is Martínez at just under 4 million.
17: How many UNESCO world heritage sites do Mexico have?
34.
18: What is the legal age for someone to drink alcohol in Mexico?
18.
19: Mexico's employment rate reached an all-time high in 2005. What percentage of people were in employment?
Over 97%.
20: If someone said 'te amo' to you in Mexico, what would they mean?
Love you.
Mexican Food Trivia Questions
Mexican cuisine is well-loved all around the world due to the varied recipes and delicious taste. It is admired for its vibrancy, authenticity, and burst of tantalizing flavors; so much so tourists come from far and wide to sample local delicacies.
Do you know your tamales from your tacos?
Find out in this spicy Mexican food trivia quiz!
Disfrutar!
1: How long has Mexican cuisine been around?
Around 9,000 years.
2: What type of fat are a lot of Mexican dishes fried in?
Pork fat.
3: Where is cheese-making traditionally done in Mexico?
Inside the home.
4: What ingredient is often added to Mexican desserts?
Chiles.
5: How much is the Mexican restaurant sector worth in the US?
Almost $67 billion.
6: Also known as the Alligator Pear, what is the main ingredient for guacamole?
Avocado.
7: What type of salad was invented in Mexico?
Caesar Salad.
8: In what year were nachos invented? Bonus point if you know who for!
1943, for a group of visiting US military wives to Ignacio Anaya Garcías Mexican restaurant.
9: In 2002, the ban of which Mexican-grown fruit being imported into the US was lifted?
Avocados.
10: Tacos are traditionally made using what type of tortilla?
Corn tortillas - flour tortillas are typically reserved for fajitas.
Mexican Independence Day Trivia Questions
How much do you know about Mexican Independence Day?
Take part in the penultimate part of our quiz to test your knowledge of the history of Mexican independence.
Ready to give Mexican Independence Day trivia quiz a go?
Amor Mexico!
1: What is the date of Mexican Independence day?
16th September.
2: What was the occupation of the man who led the Mexican war for independence?
A priest, commonly known as Father Hidalgo.
3: In what year did Mexico gain its independence?
1821.
4: How many years did the war for independence last?
11-years.
5: True or False: Mexico's Independence Day is a national holiday?
True, government offices, schools, banks, and most workplaces will close.
6: How long do Mexican Independence Day celebrations go on for?
2-days; street parades, festivals, fireworks, and dancing in the street are all common events.
7: The official Mexican flag features 3 colors; which color represents independence?
Green.
8: Which country ruled Mexico for 300 years before it won its independence?
Spain.
Mexican Christmas Trivia Questions
The Mexican people love a good fiesta, and Christmas in Mexico is no exception.
They begin to celebrate before anyone else, and the festivities last much longer than 24-hours!
How different is Christmas in Mexico from the US? What do they eat? How do they give gifts? And what did they give to the rest of the world?
Find out all you need to know about a Mexican Christmas in our Mexican Christmas trivia section.
Feliz Navidad!
1: On what date in December does Christmas officially start in Mexico?
16th.
2: What does a traditional holiday piñata have to have?
A round center with 7 spikes (representing the 7 deadly sins), a stick (to represent virtue), and candy inside (to represent gifts from God).
3: What traditional Christmas plant is native to Mexico?
Poinsettia.
4: On what date do people open Christmas gifts in Mexico?
6th January.
5: Christmas eve is when the real celebration happens in Mexico and when the festive meal is served. In addition to turkey, what other 2 dishes are traditionally served?
Bacalao and Romeritos.
6: What Christmas decorations are more popular than trees in Mexico?
Nativity scenes, known as Nacimiento.
7: Mexico is home to the largest ever angel ornament, it was made out of 2946 old what?
Beer bottles.
Gracias for taking part in our Mexico Trivia! We hope you had fun and learned a little more about this wonderful country. If you feel like having a go at another of our trivia, why not choose one from the list below?
