Cinco De Mayo Trivia Questions And Answers
Fun Cinco De Mayo Trivia Questions For Work
This article will feature 30 fun Cinco De Mayo trivia questions and answers, including history, geography, food, and more!
Cinco De Mayo is a relatively small holiday in Mexico, but it has become an American sensation and is often used to celebrate Mexican-American culture and traditions. This year, to celebrate with your teams, and to inspire some friendly competition, invite your team to play a fun game of Mexican trivia and discover fun facts about Mexican culture, history, geography, food, and more!
Mexican Food Trivia
1. What are ‘tacos al a pastor’ made from?
Shredded beef
Spit-grilled pork
Grilled chicken
2. What is served alongside birria tacos?
Consomé
Pozole
Caldo
3. What are tamales most commonly wrapped in?
Cabbage leaves
Corn husks
Chard leaves
4. What are chilaquiles?
Fried tortilla dish served for breakfast
Shredded chicken sandwiches
Stuffed poblano peppers
5. What cheese is typically used on an elote?
Oaxaca cheese
Queso fresco
Cotija cheese
Mexican Drinks Trivia
1. Where does tequila come from?
Cactus plant
Agave plant
Corn plant
2. What mixer is used in a Paloma?
Grape soda
Lemon/lime soda
Grapefruit soda
3. What is a michelada?
A beer-based cocktail
A tequila-based cocktail
An alcoholic agua fresca
4. A margarita consists of tequila, lime juice, and _____.
Triple sec
Curaçao
Limoncello
5. What is the base ingredient for horchata?
Maize
Rice
Eggnog
Mexican History Trivia
1. When is Mexico’s Independence Day celebrated?
September 16th
March 21st
May 1st
2. In what year did Mexico gain its independence?
1775
1792
1821
3. Which treaty led to the end of the Mexican-American war?
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Juan Cabrillo
Mesilla
4. Who was the last civilization to reign in Mexico before colonization?
Mayan
Aztec
Olmec
5. In what year did Mexico host the Summer Olympics?
1956
1968
1980
Mexican Geography Trivia
1. What is Mexico’s largest and most populated city?
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
2. Which of the following countries borders Mexico?
El Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
3. What is the biggest river in Mexico?
Colorado River
RÃo Grande
Culiacán River
4. Which of the following landmarks is a Mexican UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Chichén Itzá
Cusco
Machu Picchu
5. Mexico City is built on which ancient city?
Tulum
Xochicalco
Tenochtitlan
Mexican Culture Trivia
1. What is Mexico’s currency?
US Dollar
Mexican Pesos
Mexican Reales
2. What is Mexico’s national animal?
The golden eagle
A Mexican leopard
Chihuahuas
3. What is Mexico’s population?
100+ million
110+ million
120+ million
4. Mexico is home to the oldest _____ in North America.
Public hospital
University
Palace
5. Mexico’s biggest football clubs include América, Cruz Azul, UNAM, and _______.
Guadalajara
Tijuana
Juárez
MEXICAN CELEBRITIES TRIVIA FOR CINCO DE MAYO
1. What character did Mario Lopez play in Saved By The Bell?
A.Z Slater
A.C Slater
A.J Slater
2. Which movie did Salma Hayek star in alongside Channing Tatum?
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
The Lost City
Bullet Train
3. Which actor played the iconic Machete?
Eugenio Derbez
Antonio Banderas
Danny Trejo
4. In what year did George Lopez release his self-titled television series?
2002
2005
2007
5. What was Selena Gomez’ acting debut?
Mickey Mouse Club
Barney & Friends
Sesame Street
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