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Mexico Culture

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What is the capital of Mexico? La Ciudad de México.
What are three major cities in Mexico? Tijuana, Ecatepec, León.
What is the population of Mexico? About 128.9 million.
Which countries border Mexico? The United States, Guatemala, and Belize.
What languages are spoken in Mexico? Spanish, Nahuatl, and Maya.
What type of government does Mexico have? A federal republic.
What is Mexico’s currency? Pesos (1 USD ≈ 20 pesos).
When is Día de los Muertos celebrated? November 1st and 2nd.
What are the origins of Halloween? What are the origins of Halloween?
What are the origins of Día de los Muertos? An Aztec festival honoring the goddess Mictecacihuatl.
What is the purpose of Día de los Muertos today? To celebrate the lives of ancestors, friends, and family who have died.
What are major symbols of Día de los Muertos? Sugar skulls and La Catrina.
What activities happen on Día de los Muertos? Building ofrendas, visiting graves, eating with family.
What food is common on Día de los Muertos? Pan de muerto.
What is a quinceañera? A celebration when a girl turns 15.
What is the origin of the quinceañera? Aztec tradition marking a girl’s transition to womanhood.
Who is the main person in a quinceañera? The quinceañera (the girl turning 15).
Who are the damas? Female friends/family who participate in the ceremony and dances.
Who are the chambelanes? Male friends/family who accompany the quinceañera.
Who is the "man of honor"? The main chambelán with special duties.
How expensive can a quinceañera be? $5,000–$20,000 normally; large ones up to $50,000.
What are the two theories of the piñata’s origin? Aztec ceremonies for Huitzilopochtli. China → Marco Polo → Europe → Mexico.
What do the seven spikes on a traditional piñata represent? The seven deadly sins.
What were old piñatas made from? Clay pots covered in paper.
What are piñatas used for today? Birthdays, Christmas, New Year's, celebrations.
What is pozole? A soup made with hominy and meat.
When is pozole often eaten? Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and major holidays.
What is elote? Grilled corn on the cob topped with chili, crema, and cheese.
What does the word "mole" mean? “Sauce” in Nahuatl.
What ingredients are common in mole? Chiles, nuts/seeds, spices, cacao.
What is menudo? Soup made with cow stomach (tripe), hominy, red chile broth.
When is menudo often eaten? Big family events, like wedding celebrations.
What kind of music is Santana known for? Rock mixed with Latin jazz.
How many Grammy awards has Santana won? 10 Grammy Awards.
Are Jesse and Joy bilingual? Yes, fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
What genre of music do Jesse and Joy make? Pop, folk, country, regional Mexican.
What type of artist was Diego Rivera? A muralist.
What type of art is Frida Kahlo famous for? Self-portraits mixing realism with fantasy.
What happened to Frida that influenced her art? A bus accident that caused lifelong pain.
What was the relationship between Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo? They were married, divorced, and remarried; very chaotic but influential.
Which movie earned Salma Hayek an Oscar nomination? Frida (2002).
What is Eugenio Derbez known for? Acting and comedy.
Where is Chichén Itzá located? Yucatán Peninsula.
Who built Chichén Itzá? The Maya civilization.
What is the main pyramid of Chichcén Itzá called? El Castillo.
Why did Chichén Itzá decline? Possibly drought, climate change, or Spanish arrival.
What special event happens on the equinoxes at the pyramid? The shadow looks like a serpent
What is a cenote? A deep sinkhole with water.
Why was the Sacred Cenote important? It provided clean water for the people of Chichén Itzá.
What does “Güey” mean? Dude / Bro.
What does “No manches” mean? Seriously? / Are you kidding?
What does “Órale” mean? Wow! / Okay! / Let’s go!
What does “Chido” mean? Cool.
What does “¡Aguas!” mean? Watch out!
What does “La neta” mean? The truth / For real?
What do Las Posadas commemorate? Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
When is Las Posadas celebrated? December 16–24.
What happens during Las Posadas? Processions, singing, candles, visiting houses, reenacting the journey.
What does the star-shaped piñata represent? The star that guided Mary and Joseph.
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