Quiztime Mexico Quiz

1. Mexico City is built on the ruins of the capital of which empire?
The Aztec Empire
2. What is Mexico’s national dish of beef and beans called?
Chilli con Carne
3. What was the name of the fort where, in 1836, a force of 180 hold out for 11 days against 6,000 Mexican troops?
The Alamo
4. In which two years were the football World Cup Finals last held in Mexico?
1970 & 1986 - the first to host the football World cup twice / Were banned from taking part in the 1990 World Cup
5. Which river forms the border between Mexico and the USA (Texas)?
Rio Grande / Rio Bravo del Norte
6. Which small dog derives it's name from a town in Mexico?
Chihauhau
7. True or False - Mexico once had three Presidents in one day?
True
8. Which Elvis Presley film was set in Mexico?
Fun In Acapulco
9. Which alcoholic drink is named after a town near Guadalajara in Mexico and made from the Agave cactus?
Tequila
10. Name the cartoon character who was ‘the fastest mouse in all Mexico'?
Speedy Gonzales - slowest was Slowpoke Rodriquez
11. What name is given to a thin Mexican pancake?
Tortilla
12. Which Mexico town on the Pacific coast, is best known for its cliff divers?
Acapulco - known as the 'Latin Riviera'
13. Which two animals are shown on the flag of Mexico?
Eagle & Snake
14. What nationality was Maximilian, the Emperor of Mexico, who was executed in l867?
Austrian (Austrian archduke who became ruler of Mexico in 1864 with the support of the French under Napoleon III and, following their withdrawal, was captured and executed near Queretaro in 1867)
15. Mexico is the worlds largest producer of which precious metal?
Silver
16. What Is The Mexican Dish Consisting Of A Tortilla Filled With Meat Or Cheese, Served In A Chili Sauce?
Enchilada
17. Which town on the American / Mexico border was immortalised by Marty Robbins on a 1959 million-selling hit record that won a Grammy Award?
El Paso
18. Daracuitin, El Chichon, and Junuilo in Mexico are what geographical feature?
Volcanoes
19. In which film does Marlon Brando become president of Mexico?
Viva Zapata
20. What is the Mexican name of the blanket with a hole in it that is worn as a cloak?
Poncho

21. Which hot pepper sauce is named after a state in Mexico?
Tabasco
22. Which US state declared itself independent of Mexico in 1835?
Texas - Mexico engaged in war against the United States between 1846-9
23. How many teams are relegated after a complete season in the Mexican league, 0,1,2 or 3?
One
24. Which Mexican plant is called the Flower of the Holy Night?
Poinsettia
25. What is Mexico's largest seaside resort?
Cancun
26. In Mexico what name is given to a fried stuffed pancake?
A Taco
27. Which Russian revolutionary leader was exiled by Stalin and murdered in Mexico?
Leon Trotsky - killed with an Ice Pick in 1940
28. Name the mountain ranges that are southern extensions of the Rocky Mountains and which border the Mexican plateau?
Sierra Madre
29. What is the red food colouring made from small Mexican beetles?
Cochineal
30. In which year were the Summer Olympics held in Mexico City?
1968 - XIX Olympiad
31. Which is the largest and most powerful feline found natively in Central America?
Jaguar
32. Who or what is “The Mexican” in the 2001 film starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts?
Antique Pistol
33. What is the national flower of Mexico?
Dahlia
34. Name the city and major seaport, located on the Gulf of Mexico, that was founded in 1519 by Hernan Cortes?
Vera Cruz
35. What was significant about the 1992 Mexican Grand Prix, last one to be held in country, the president waved the chequered flag or a donkey was spotted on the track during practice?
Last one in Mexico
36. What is the main ingredient of the Mexican beer Pulque?
Cactus
37. Which female singer was killed by a speedboat in Mexico in 2000?
Kirsty MacColl
38. Which five American states are situated on the Gulf of Mexico?
Texas, Lousiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida
39. 'Esto' and 'La Prensa' in Mexico are what - Railway Companies, Daily Newspapers or TV Channels?
Daily Newspapers
40. Who, in song, lived high on a mountain in Mexico?
Angelo - Brotherhood Of Man
- The "chupacabra" is a legendary creature said to kill animals in Puerto Rico and Mexico. What is the English name for this creature?
Goat Sucker
- What is the name all Mexican wrestlers are labelled with?
Lucha Libre
- Against who did England gain their first victory at the 1966 World Cup?
Mexico
- In Mexico it is illegal for the police to sell what - Their Uniforms, Their Guns or Their Radios?
Their Guns

Mexican Call My Bluff
1. Zapote - a) A Tropical Tree, b) A Curved Knife or c) A Toilet?
a) A Tropical Tree & its fruit
2. Nopal - a) A Cat, b) A Donkey Cart or c) An Edible Cactus?
c) An Edible Cactus
3. Guajolote - a) A Village Hut, b) A Turkey or c) A Small Child?
b) A Turkey
4. Jitomate - a) A Type Of Tomato, b) A Cage Made From Sticks or c) A Flying Beetle?
a) A Type Of Tomato
5. Tecolote - a) A Thief, b) A Wooden Coffee Cup or c) A Type Of Owl?
c) A Type Of Owl (Zopilote is a Vulture)

Tiebreaker - How many people are estimated to have been killed in Mexico by the 1985 Earthquake?
20,000