History

Celebration
Traditions
How do you say?
Cinco De Mayo
in the United States
100

In what year did the battle of Puebla take place?

A. 1862

B. 1864

C. 1880

What is 1862

100

This is the name of the celebration that commemorates Mexico's victory over their opponent in the battle of Puebla

What is Cinco de Mayo

100

What is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo?

A. Tacos

           B. Mole Poblano

    C. Burritos

 

What is Mole Poblano

100

How do you say HAT in Spanish?

A. Camina

    B. Calentines

   C. Sombrero

 

What is Sombrero

100

In which US city is the world's largest Cinco De Mayo celebration? 

What is Los Angeles, California

In 2016 the celebration in Los Angeles has over 300,000 people.  

200

Who was the leader of the Mexican military in the battle that marked Cinco De Mayo?  

What is General Ignacio Zaragoza 

200

This is the city in Mexico that primarily celebrates Cinco De Mayo.

What is Puebla

200

True or False - Cinco De Mayo has always been a “drinking holiday”

What is FALSE 

Cinco de Mayo didn’t become a drinking holiday until the 1980s, when beer companies began marketing campaigns for Spanish-speaking populations. Beer and tequila are both very popular during Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and in 2016, more beer was purchased on Cinco de Mayo than it was on St. Patrick’s Day. Americans also drink more tequila than any other country.

200

How do you say freedom in Spanish?

      A. Libertad

B. Feliz

              C. Independencia

What is Libertad

200

True or False: 

According to the California Avocado Commission, the U.S consumes around 5 thousands pounds of avocados during Cinco de Mayo?


What is False: 

81 million pounds of avocados

300

Which Country was Mexico fighting?

A. Finland

B. Ireland

C. France

What is France

300

True or False: Some Latino communities in the US don't approve of Cinco de Mayo being celebrated.

What is True: 

According to the New York Times. There has been a backlash against Cinco de Mayo celebrations among some Latino communities in the U.S., who object to the holiday’s commercialism and portrayal of Mexican stereotypes

300

What colors are traditionally associated with Cinco De Mayo?

A. Red, Green, and White 

B. Blue, White, and Green

C. Red,  White, and  Blue

What is Red, Green, and White 

Red, green and white are the colors of the Mexican flag, and are often associated with Cinco De Mayo. Green represents hope and victory, white represents unity, and red pays tribute to the national heroes who have fought for Mexico over the years.

300

How do you say Celebration in Spanish?

A. Fiesta

       B. Celebracion

C. Rapido

What is Celebracion

300

What year did Congress declare Cinco De Mayo an official US Holiday?

A. 2016

B. 1950

C. 2005

What is 2005

400

Mexico had 2000 troops fight in the battle. What is the number of troops their opponent had?

What is 6000

400

What activities are most popular during Cinco De Mayo?


What is parades, tacos, and Mexican music

400

True or False: Cinco De Mayo traditions include parades, recreations of the Battle of Puebla and other festive events.

What is True

400

How do you say May 5th in Spanish?

 What is Cinco De Mayo 

400

Cinco De Mayo is not a federal holiday in the United States.

What is True

 offices, banks and stores remain open on this day. 

500

In what city did Mexico win the celebrated battle?

       A. Mexico City

B. Puebla

  C. Cancun 

What is Puebla

500

True or False: Cinco De Mayo is Mexican Independence Day?

What is False

500

This is the name of traditional Mexican music that is often played on Cinco De Mayo.

What is Mariachi

500

How do you say PARTY in Spanish?

A. Bailar

    B. Caminar

C. Fiesta

What is Fiesta?

500

Which has a larger Cinco De Mayo Celebration? Puebla, Mexico or Los Angeles, CA?

What is Los Angeles

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