Basic facts
Food
Symbols
Culture & Traditions
Fun & Easy Spanish
100
Who did Mexico fight?
France
100
What food is this?
Taco
100
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, red
100
What is Mariachi?
Traditional Mexican music/band
100
How do you say “Hello” in Spanish?
Hola
200
In what town did the battle take place?
In Puebla
200
What is this?
Burrito
200
What is a sombrero?
A traditional hat
200
What do people do on Cinco de Mayo?
Celebrate / have parties / dance
200
What two things can “salsa” mean?
Food and dance
300
In what year did the battle take place?
In 1862
300
What do you eat with nachos?
Cheese, salsa, guacamole
300
What is a piñata?
A decorated object filled with candy
300
Name one instrument used in Mariachi music
Guitar/trumpet/violin
300
What is the word for a flag in Spanish?
bandera
400
What country celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico
400
What is guacamole made from?
Avocado
400
What do children do with a piñata?
Hit/break it to get candy
400
What do you do with maracas?
Shake them
400
What does “Cinco de Mayo” mean?
5th of May
500
What do people celebrate on Cinco de Mayo?
The Battle of Puebla / Mexican victory
500
How many avocados are eaten by Americans on Cinco de Mayo?
a) 80 million pounds
b) 20 million pounds
c) 5 million pounds
a) 80 million pounds
500
What colors are often used in Mexican decorations?
Bright colors
500
What do people often wear during celebrations?
Traditional / colorful clothes
500
Say 3 Spanish words from today’s lesson
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