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 hosted for the first time, while Mexico became the first country to stage three men's World Cups; it only got the 1986 one because Colombia pul...

Q 02/05

Which Mexican dip takes its name from āhuacatl, the Nahuatl word for its main ingredient?

A) Guacamole

B) Salsa verde

C) Pico de gallo

D) Chimichurri

Answer · why

A) Guacamole

Guacamole is mashed avocado with onion, chilli and lime juice, and the lime does more than season it: it slows the browning that starts once the cut f...

Q 03/05

Which Mexican party piece traditionally has seven points, said to stand for the seven deadly sins?

A) Alebrije

B) Piñata

C) Papel picado

D) Cascarón

Answer · why

B) Piñata

Piñata: friars used the seven-pointed star as a lesson, its points the deadly sins and the blindfolded batter standing for the faith that overcomes th...

Q 04/05

Which Maya city is home to El Castillo, the stepped pyramid voted one of the New Seven Wonders?

A) Yaxchilán

B) Calakmul

C) Chichén Itzá

D) Palenque

Answer · why

C) Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá draws crowds at each equinox, when the afternoon sun throws a rippling shadow down El Castillo's staircase like a serpent sliding to the ...

Q 05/05

Which Mexican holiday sees families deck home altars with 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 altars are strewn with cempasúchil marigolds for a reason: the bright petals and strong scent are believed to guide the souls from ...