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Quiz about Mexico Trivia
Quiz about Mexico Trivia

Mexico Trivia Trivia Quiz


Some fun facts about Mexico!

A multiple-choice quiz by bookwormjmc. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bookwormjmc
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,362
Updated
Jan 28 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1390
Last 3 plays: Guest 220 (5/10), Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 149 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What bird is on Mexico's flag? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. From which country did Mexico get its independence? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What countries border Mexico? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which state is Mexico's largest state? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which state is Mexico's smallest state? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what state is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, located? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mexico's tallest mountain, Pico de Orizaba, is located in which state(s)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Mexico's largest lake, Lago de Chapala, is located in which states? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the dominant religion in Mexico? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What do people go to Angangueo, Michoacán to see? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What bird is on Mexico's flag?

Answer: Eagle

On the Mexican flag there is an eagle holding a snake in its talons, and sitting on top of a cactus.
2. From which country did Mexico get its independence?

Answer: Spain

Mexico gained its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. However, this was not recognized by Spain until September 27, 1821.
3. What countries border Mexico?

Answer: United States, Guatemala & Belize

Mexico is bordered by the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the south.
4. Which state is Mexico's largest state?

Answer: Chihuahua

Chihuahua is Mexico's largest state. It is 247,455 sq. km. Sonora is the 2nd largest state, Durango is the 4th largest, and Chiapas is the 10th in size.
5. Which state is Mexico's smallest state?

Answer: Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala is Mexico's smallest state. It has an area of 3,991 sq. km. Morelos is the 2nd smallest state, Aguascalientes is the 3rd smallest, and Colima is the 4th smallest.
6. In what state is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, located?

Answer: It is not part of a state

Mexico City is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any of Mexico's 31 states. It belongs to the federation as a whole.
7. Mexico's tallest mountain, Pico de Orizaba, is located in which state(s)?

Answer: Veracruz & Puebla

Pico de Orizaba is Mexico's highest mountain; it is 18,491 ft. above sea level. It is located on the border between the states of Veracruz & Puebla.
8. Mexico's largest lake, Lago de Chapala, is located in which states?

Answer: Jalisco & Michoacán

Lago de Chapala is Mexico's largest lake. It is located on the border between the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. Lago de Chapala has an average depth of 4.5 meters and a maximum depth of 10.5 meters. The Ŕo Lerma, Ŕo Zula, Ŕo Huaracha, and Ŕo Duero flow into Lago de Chapala. The lake also has two small islands in it.
9. What is the dominant religion in Mexico?

Answer: Roman Catholicism

Mexico is over 82% Roman Catholic and about 9% Protestant. There are also a large number of Seventh-Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witnesses. Other religions found in Mexico include Mormonism, La Luz del Mundo, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism.
10. What do people go to Angangueo, Michoacán to see?

Answer: Monarch butterflies

Monarch butterflies migrate to Angangueo, Michoacán in the winter. There are several butterfly sanctuaries there where people go to see them. According to the "Guinness World Records" the narrowest house in the world is located in Uruapan, Michoacán. The Copper Canyon is located in the state of Chihuahua, and the Sumidero Canyon is located in the state of Chiapas.
Source: Author bookwormjmc

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