Think you know about Mexico? Mexico is an enormous, historical, and mysterious country. It was home to some of the most fabulous ancient societies, and after the arrival of the Spanish, several new cities and a unique culture were forged. Today, many people around the world have distinct ideas about what Mexico is like, but the truth is that it’s difficult to describe. Like the US, it has unique regions with their own stories.
Test your knowledge of all things Mexico with these Mexican trivia questions and answers. Brush up on Mexican holidays, traditions, states, cities, foods, history, and much more. We doubt even a person born and raised in Mexico can achieve a perfect score on this Mexico quiz, but you might know more than you think you do!
Looking for more trivia? Check out our United States of America, Canada, French, and Australian trivia. And you know what, top it all off with some Cinco de Mayo trivia questions to test your knowledge.
Which river forms part of the boundary between the US and Mexico?
Snake River
Colorado River
South Platte River
Rio Grande
Which of these is the smallest state in Mexico?
Estado De Mexico
Chiapas
Moreles
Tlaxcala
What ocean is off the coast of the western border of Mexico?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Chilango is a slang term used to refer to a person from what city in Mexico?
Sπo Paulo
Kinshasa
Bogota
Mexico City
What bronze sculpture covered with gold stands atop a stone column in Mexico City?
Angel Of Independence
Angel Of Dependence
Angel Of Servitude
Angel Of Subordination
What is New Mexico’s longest river?
Santa Fe River
Rio Chama
Pecos River
Rio Grande
The Gulf of Mexico lies in which direction from Cuba?
East
South
North
West
Located in Chihuahua, Mexico, what cave’s main chamber contains the largest selenite crystals ever found?
Mini Crystal Cave
Giant Crystal Cave
Little Crystal Cave
Tiny Crystal Cave
What was Mexico called before it gained its independence?
Old Spain
New Spain
New Mexico
Little Spain
What would it be called if you went to a party in Mexico?
Carnival
Fiesta
Mardi Gras
Relaxa
How old are most children in Mexico when they begin school?
Six
Eight
Seven
Five
What city in Mexico does the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge connect to?
Matamoros
Ciudad Juarez
Reynosa
Ciudad Miguel Aleman
The city currently known as Mexico City was created by what native American people in 1325?
Guarani
Aymara
Quechua
Aztecs
What are people who live in Mexico known as?
South Americans
Mexicans
Asians
Spanish
What city is located on the Yucatan Peninsula?
Cabo San Lucas
Merida
Acapulco
Zacatecas
Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo, is celebrated on what day?
April 10
July 1
December 25
May 5
What type of currency do the Mexican people use in Mexico?
Dinar
Gibraltar Pound
Peso
Kyat
Mexico City was traditionally known by what nickname?
The Big Apple
The City Of Palaces
City Of Brotherly Love
The Lion City
What beverage is called “cerveza” in Mexico?
Tequila
Jack Daniels
Beer
Margarita
The Frida Kahlo Museum is in Mexico City. Who is Frida Kahlo?
Athlete
Politician
Inventor
Artist
Which of these crops originated in Mexico?
Green Beans
Wheat
Potatoes
Corn
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