Q 01/05

Mexico co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the United States and which other country?

A) Canada

B) Brazil

C) Argentina

D) Costa Rica

Answer · why

A) Canada

Canada co-hosted the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and the United States; it was Mexico's third time hosting, after 1970 and 1986.

Q 02/05

Which Mexican food is made from mashed avocados, lime juice, and seasonings?

A) Guacamole

B) Salsa verde

C) Pico de gallo

D) Chimichurri

Answer · why

A) Guacamole

Guacamole takes its name from the Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, literally 'avocado sauce', from āhuacatl (avocado) and mōlli (sauce).

Q 03/05

Which language is Mexico's de facto national language, spoken by over 90% of the population?

A) Portuguese

B) Spanish

C) Nahuatl

D) English

Answer · why

B) Spanish

The constitution names no official language, partly out of respect for the indigenous communities, yet the country is the largest Spanish-speaking nat...

Q 04/05

Which ancient civilization built the pyramid of Chichén Itzá in Mexico?

A) Aztec

B) Olmec

C) Inca

D) Maya

Answer · why

D) Maya

The Maya built Chichén Itzá, a large city of the Terminal Classic period that became the focal point of the northern lowlands; its main pyramid is kno...

Q 05/05

What Mexican holiday celebrates the memory of deceased loved ones with altars and marigolds?

A) Cinco de Mayo

B) Día de la Candelaria

C) Día de los Muertos

D) Grito de Dolores

Answer · why

C) Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos, held on November 1 and 2, features sugar-skull calaveras, cempasúchil marigolds and ofrendas laden with the departed's favourite f...