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How Much Do You Think You Know About Mexico?

Cinco de Mayo honors the improbable Mexican victory over Napoleon III's Army on [May 5th, 1862](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/02/cinco-de-mayo-meaning-what-mexico-holiday-celebrates_n_1472133.html). This holiday is often confused in the United States as Mexican Independence Day, which falls on September 16th.

El Día de la Batalla de Puebla

Mexico City continues to sink [2.5 inches per year](http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/mexico-city-copes-with-that-sinking-feeling/), as officials continue to pump out more water from the city's underground aquifer.

Emiliano Zapata led the infamous [1910 Revolution](http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/mexican-revolution-november-20th-1910) against Mexico's sitting president, Porfirio Díaz.

FALSE

TRUE or FALSE?

Chichén Itzá was home to the [Mayans](http://www.history.com/topics/mexico/yucatan) from 300 A.D. to 900 A.D.

The [affair](http://dangerousminds.net/comments/frida_kahlos_secret_revenge_affair_with_leon_trotsky) started while Trotsky was seeking refuge in Mexico.

The honor goes to Brazil, at a whopping [126 million](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/most-catholic-countries-top-10-by-population_n_2740237.html) Catholic residents.

Most people assume because Christmas is a catholic holiday, Mexican children celebrate by opening presents on the December 25th. When in fact, ["Three Kings Day"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/three-kings-day-celebration-history-and-traditions-behind-el-dia-de-los-reyes_n_2412379.html) is observed several days later.

At 678 years, Mexico City is the [oldest](http://www.mydestination.com/mexicocity/travel-articles/722874/20-facts-of-mexico-city) city in North America. It is also the most elevated, at a staggering 7,350 feet.

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It is considered a tribute to those who died during Mexico's fight for [independence](http://gomexico.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/mexican_flag.htm).

In 2012, President Enrique Peña Nieto tried to [change](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/22/mexico-name-change-felipe-calderon_n_2175707.html) the name of the country to "Mexico," but his plan was met with little success.

Though sadly, citizens still rank [81st](http://www.mexicogulfreporter.com/2013/02/world-bank-mexico-has-14th-largest.html) in terms of food purchasing power.

Rice from Asia was first introduced to North America in the [1500's](http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2093-rice-the-gift-of-the-other-gods) by Spanish settlers.

Fun fact: It was also the first [printing press](http://www.cambridgehistory.org/discover/innovation/American%20Printing.html) of the New World.

The [runners up](http://spanishlinguist.us/2013/04/the-top-5-spanish-speaking-countries/) are Colombia, Argentina, and the U.S.

Miguel Herrera can't believe it! Better luck next time, compadre.

Miguel Herrera is satisfied, but wants you to try harder on the next round!

Miguel Herrera is THRILLED! Way to go, champ. You really know your Mexican history.

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