Cinco de Mayo
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Who is Simón Bolívar?
Bolivia, a country in South America, was named after this person.
What is coffee?
This is Columbia's largest export.
What is "O te calmo". (or I will calm you)?
Finish this Latina mom phrase. "Te calmas..." (Calm down...)
What is September 16th, 1810?
Although a popular misconception, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Day of Independence. That would actually be this date.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
With his own war going on, this U.S President remained officially neutral during the war in Mexico.
What is the Mexican-American War?
The now American states that were once part of Mexico, were acquired by the US under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo during this war.
What is the colón?
The currency of El Salvador between 1892 and 2001.
What is "Hay comida en la casa"? (There's food at the house)
Latina mothers response to their children asking for McDonalds...
What is The Battle of Puebla?
Not Mexico's Independence. Not even the end of the war. Cinco de Mayo represents this event during the war.
Who is Benito Juárez?
Often called the "Mexican Abraham Lincoln" for their many similarities, this President of Mexico served at the same time as Honest Abe.
What is The Inca Empire?
This indigenous empire was the largest in Pre-Columbian America.
What are avocados?
The Mexican state of Michoacán is one of the few places in the world that this crop grows year round.
What is "¿Qué horas son estas de llegar?" or "Aquí no es hotel".
If you got home late at night you most likely heard something along the lines of...
What is France?
The most hostile they get with one another now would be during the FIFA World Cup. This is the country Mexico went to war against.
Who is Napoleon III?
Vive la révolution! This Third nephew of Napoleon I was the one who commanded his forces to invade Mexico.
What is Puerto Rico?
In 1898, this island was acquired by the U.S from Spain at the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?
What is Lebanon?
Tacos Al Pastor were inspired by immigrants from this country.
What is "vaporu"/Vicks VapoRub?
vapLatina mother's go-to remedy for just about any sickness.
What is symbolic victory?
Although they did not win the war, the Mexican success during Cinco De Mayo represented this type of victory.
Who is Maximilian I?
To the victor go the spoils. This Austrian born commander went on to become the Emperor of Mexico at the conclusion of the war.
What are Chile and Ecuador?
There are twelve soverign states in the Continent of South America. 9 of them border Brazil except for these two.
What is "El Día del Trabajo"?
This holiday is celebrated in most Latin American countries on May 1st.
What is "Cuando tengas hijos te acordarás de mi"? (When you have children you will remember me)
When you question your mother's parenting style or disappoint her, you probably heard this.
What is Puebla City?
Located in the Mexican state of Puebla, this is one of the very few Mexican cities that actually celebrates Cinco de Mayo.
Who is Ignacio Zaragoza?
This Texan born General went on to lead the Mexican Army and defeat the invading forces on Cinco De Mayo.
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Who is Selena?
Jenny from the Block's career took off after playing this iconic singer.
What is The American Civil War?
The fight for America. While the war with France was going on in Mexico, the bloodiest war for the U.S was also taking place.
Who is Steve Hernandez?
He is OHLA’s current Executive Sponsor.
What is Ocho/8?
Sesenta y cuatro dividido por Ocho.
What is the Franco-Mexican War?
The actual name of the war that Cinco de Mayo was a part of.
Who is César Chávez?
A civil right activist who fought for farm workers. Famous for The Delano Grape Strike and followed Gandhian principles of non-violence.
What is France supporting the Confederacy?
Had the Mexican forces not defeated the French on Cinco de Mayo, historians believe the American Civil War could have turned out differently because of this reason.
What is The Spicy Food Challenge?
While it can’t be proven, OHLA still holds that this competition with AAPI during 2019 was rigged.
What is veintiséis/26?
Cinco por Cuatro Mas Seis
What is default of debt payments?
Ripe for the taking. Due to years of internal strife and financial ruin, this is the reason why foreign armed forces were sent to Mexico and began the war.
Who is Jorge Ramos?
He is known as the Walter Cronkite of Latin America.
What is the beer industry?
What began in the 60's as a source of pride during the growing civil rights Chicano Movement for Mexicans north of the border, it was due to this industry in the late 80s that Cinco de Mayo became as popular as it is today.
Who is Jose Ramon Gonzalez?
After many years in The Big Apple, as of last year he now resides in The Windy City as EVP and General Counsel for CNA?
What is treinta y seis/36?
Nueve por Ocho dividido por Dos?
What is Britain and/or Spain?
The triumvirate arrives. It wasnt just France that decided to invade Mexico. These two countries also briefly invaded Mexico along with France.
Who is Christina Saralegui?
She is known as the Hispanic Oprah.
What is California?
Now widely recognized throughout the U.S, historians believe this state was the first to begin "celebrating" Cinco de Mayo.
What is ERG of the Year Award?
2019 was the year Prospanica awarded OHLA this prize.
What is dos mil/2000?
Mil por cuatro dividido por dos?
What is The Mexican Empire?
They won the battle but, lost the war. After Cinco de Mayo, the invading forces actually went on to take Mexico City and declare victory. With the foreign occupation, this led to Mexico becoming this (again) for 3 years.
Who is Alfonso Cuarón?
He sure felt the Gravity of the moment when he was the first Latin American to win the Oscar for Best Director.
What is 2005?
Congress officially recognized Cinco de Mayo as a national holiday on this year.
Who is Dr. Robert Rodriguez?
During 2018 HHM, this individual presented here and talked about their book “Autentico: The Definitve Guide to Latino Career Success".
What is diecisiete/17?
Ocho Mas Seis Por Diez Dividido Por Cinco menos Tres?
What is the U.S (military support/political pressure)?
They won the war but, it was shortlived. The invading country finally withdrew its forces from Mexico largely due to this.
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Cuando es 1863
Cuando fue el Cinco de Mayo primero?
Que es guacamole
Que es el salsa de avocados?
Los desfiles
Qué es una actividad grande con el militarizo y los escuelas?
Mariachi
Que tipo de música stan tocando durante de cinco de mayo?
Los Estados Unidos
Quien empezado cinco de mayo?
Personas con herencia mexicano y muchas otras grupos.
Quien celebran Cinco de Mayo.
Que es tortillas de papas y queso?
Que es una comida tradicional con papas y queso?
Flores de papel
Que tipo de artesanía barata hacen los mexicanos
Jalisco, Mexico
Donde están la lugar que crean Mariachi?
France
Que tiene un militaría mas grande en la batalla de pueblo?
Un celebración histórico y cultural.
Que tipa de celebración es Cinco de Mayo?
Que es Tinga de pollo?
Que es un comida con pollo y los tortillas?
Vive Mexico
Que es la phrase que personas dicen durante cinco de mayo?
Zapateado y jarabe tapatío
Que es los bailes common
La ciudad de Mexico
Que ciudad en Mexico es hundimiento
Ganar la batalla de puebla.
Qué celebran durante Cinco de Mayo?
Pina y Chipotle
Que es un comida con muchos carnes y chipotle?
colores vibrantes
Que colores están en los fiestas?
Zapateado
Que tipo de bailar que necesitan Tap
1862
Que ano están la batalla de pueblo?
France
Quien es el enemigo de Mexico en la batalla de puebla?
Tacos!!!
Que es un comida con muchos variedades durante cinco de mayo?
NYC
Que ciudad en los Estados Unidos tiene un desfile grande para cinco de mayo?
The Mexican Hat dance
What is the jarabe Tapatio?
600,000
En Los Angeles, Cuantas persona van a la fiesta de cinco de mayo?
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May 5, 1862
What day was this battle fought?
Maximilian of Austria
September 15
When day is Mexican Independence Day?
Puebla and Many US cities with large Mexican Populations.
What places celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
False
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a Federal Holiday?
France
In 1862, what country sent a massive army to invade Mexico?
Benito Juarez
Who was the Mexico's president during this time?
May 5th
When do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Parades, Dancing and Festivals.
Name a few ways Cinco de Mayo is celebrated.
Red, White and Green
These are the colors of the Mexican Flag.
Puebla
What city did the Battle take place at?
Porfirio Diaz
This officer aided Juarez in the fight against Maximilian.
August 24, 1821
When did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
Mexican food; tacos, tamales, etc,
What kind of food is served?
False
Only Illinois Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
The French, they had about 6500 and the Mexicans had about 4500.
Who had more soldiers?
Aztecs
Name of Mexican Indian Warriors/Tribe
California
"Mexican St. Patrick's Day"
Cinco de Mayo is sometimes referred to this
False
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fourth of May
General Ignacio Zaragoza
What is the name of the General that led the Mexican army?
French General Elie-Frederic Forey
The French general who successfully conquered Puebla and the rest of Mexico with a troop of 30,000.
College students in California.
Who were the people that started the celebration of Cinco de Mayo?
Do units about Cinco de Mayo, play Jeopardy.
In the US school children do this to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
False, that is the 15th of September
Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence day
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enchiladas, burritos, guacamole and tacos are popular.
What are some traditional foods eaten during Cinco de Mayo?
May 5th
What does Cinco de Mayo means
Falso - Mexican Independence is September 16th
Cinco de Mayo conmemorates Mexican independence.
Tacos, Guacamole, Tostadas, Fresh salsa, beans, rice, burritos, chips and Guac, et
Typical food for Cinco de Mayo
What are some tradional German dishes?
Mexican music, Salsa, Merengue , Rguetón
what are some types of music played on cinco de mayo?
Mexico City or Ciudad de México
What is the capital of Mexico
Falso - Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as a show of solidarity with Mexico against French rule.
Mexico first celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
What U.S. States border Mexico?
Canada - English and French
Ireland - English and Irish
Philipines - English and Filipino
Morocco - Arabic & French
Which countries have 2 official languages?
Parades, Dances ,food festivals and family picnics are the main celebratons for Cinco de Mayo in Mexico & the US
What are some popular celebrations in Cinco de Mayo?
Verde, Blanco , Rojo
What are the three primary colors of the Mexican flag in Spanish ?
Falso - Taco salad , Mision Burritos and Fajitas were invented in the United States
Taco salad, Burritos and Fajitas are mexican food.
Santa Monica, Monterey, Las Cruces, San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, El paso, San Francisco, Santa Fé, San Antonio, Reno , Etc
Mention 3 U.S. cities with Spanish names
cliché
cul-de-sac
déjà vu
sauté
RSVP - répondez s'il vous plaît
French Words and Expressions Used in English
Mai US cities that celebrate Cinco de Mayo
France
What country Mexico fough in the battle of Cinco de Mayo?
Falso - Mexico is the largest Spanish - speaking country in the world with 126 million people.
United States is second with 41 million Spanish Speakers.
Spain is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.
How many continents are there?
How do you say Thank you in 3 different languages?
Answers may vary
What is your favorite thing about Cinco de Mayo
To remeber the 2,000 men that died in the battle and commemorate the victory against the undefeated French.
What is the purpose of Cinco de Mayo.
False - Mr Sanchez was born in Mars but immigrated to the states at the age of 18
Mr Sánchez is from Spain
Sofía
Isabela
Camila
Most popular Spanish female name in the United States
Answers may vary
Say a phrase in a different language?
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Where is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world?
Los Angeles
What county is KCKCC located?
Wyandotte County.
How many avocados do Americans eat on Cinco de Mayo?
81,000,000 Avocados.
Who was the commanding officer of the French troops at the battle of Puebla?
Latrille de Lorencez
What continent is Mexico located?
North America.
What is Taco Bell?
Popular American Fast Food restaurant that failed in Mexico because of its non-authentic food.
What was the result of the Battle of Puebla?
The Mexican soldiers won and felt inspired to fight the French.
How did Mexican dishes come to be?
A mix of Spanish and Native American Traditional foods.
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What is Puebla?
The battle that took place in this city on cinco de mayo.
What is Mexican Independence Day?
The holiday Cinco de Mayo is often confused with.
What are tomatoes, onion and peppers?
The 3 main ingredients in salsa.
Who is Napolean III?
France's ruler at the time.
What are avocados?
The U.S. consumes over 80 million pounds of this fruit on Cinco de Mayo every year.
What are Mexico and France?
The two countries involved in the battle.
What is United States of America?
Country in which Cinco de Mayo is most widely celebrated.
What is cilantro?
The most popular herb used in Mexican cooking.
Who was the leader of the Mexican army?
General Ignacio Zaragoza.
What is "The Good Neighbor Policy"?
Cinco de Mayo began to become a popular holiday, mainly among Mexican-Americans, after President Roosevelt enacted what policy in the 1930's?
What is September 16th?
Mexico's Independence Day.
What is Los Angeles, CA?
The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration is held in this city. Close to 300,000 people attended in 2016.
What is mole poblano?
This Mexican dish may be the most consumed in Puebla for Cinco de Mayo. It is a dark colored sauce made from about 20 ingredients.
Who is Benito Juarez?
Mexico's president during Cinco de Mayo.
What is Puebla de Los Angeles?
The original name of the town where the infamous Cinco de Mayo battle took place
What is 1862?
The year the battle took place.
What is Mariachi music?
The most popular music played during the fiestas?
What are churros, flan or tres leches cake?
Popular Cinco de Mayo dessert. (name one)
What is a chicano?
A name that refers to a person of Mexican origin or decent.
What is less than a day (from daybreak to dawn)?
The battle on cinco de mayo lasted approximately this long.
What is the U.S.Civil War?
The American war that was happening at the same time as the Mexican battle on cinco de mayo
What is Jarabe Tapatio (internationally known as the Mexican Hat Dance)?
Popular Mexican folk dance often performed at Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
What is a chalupa?
This is an iconic street food in Puebla. It is a fried thick flour tortilla topped with salsa, shredded meat, chopped onion, and sometimes queso fresco.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This important U.S. figure sympathized with the Mexican cause but was unable to lend support due to his own nation's war.
What do the colors of the Mexican flag represent?
Hope, unity, and the blood of soldiers.
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What is Cinco de Mayo?
A Mexican holiday celebrating the unlikely victory of the Mexican Soldiers at the Battle of Puebla.
What is Cinco de Mayo in spanish?
The Fifth of May.
Where is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world?
Los Angeles
What is Enchiladas
What is the most consumed food during Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
Who is Porfirio Diaz?
One of the most important presidents in the history of Mexico who got his start on the original Cinco de Mayo.
What is the year 1532
When was the town of Puebla founded?
What is Puebla?
People in _________, where Cinco de Mayo first originated, wear western clothes to celebrate.
What is Puebla, Mexico
Where was the Battle of Puebla fought?
What is Tequila
What is the number one liquor consumed by Americans during Cinco de mayo?
What is Latrille de Lorencez
Who was the commanding officer of the French troops at the battle of Puebla?
Who are the Mexican soldiers?
Even though they won at the Battle of Puebla, the ________________ would eventually lose the war.
What is Southern California in 1863.
Where was the first Cinco de Mayo celebration, and what year did this take place?
What is Everywhere in Mexico except for Puebla.
Where is Cinco de Mayo not that much of a big deal?
What is Mole
What is the official dish for Cinco de Mayo
What is Benito Juárez
Who was the president of Mexico in 1861?
What was the result of the Battle of Puebla?
Because of the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican fighters became inspired to fight the French.
What is Canada, Australia, the Caribbean, the United States, and many Latin countries.
Name a few countries outside of Mexico where Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
What is France
What country invaded Mexico and caused the Battle of Puebla?
What is Mexican foods are a mix of Spanish and Native American Traditional foods.
How did Mexican dishes come to be?
Who was Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín?
Who is the commanding officer of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla.
What is; the French believed that the Battle of Puebla would be quick and easy.
What did the French think about the Battle of Puebla?
What is the United States of America
What country is Cinco de Mayo more celebrated than Mexico?
What is When was the Battle of Puebla fought?
May 5, 1862
What is 81,000,000 Avocados in one day.
How many avocados do Americans eat on Cinco de Mayo?
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Who used Mexico's debt against it and invaded Mexico.