Cinco de Mayo
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Maya Civilization
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What does "Cinco de Mayo" mean in Spanish?
Fifth of May
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True or False. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's independence day.
false
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True or False.
The Maya had an a writing system of hieroglyphics, but they did not have a number system.
False
The Maya had both a writing and a number system.
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How do you say party in Spanish?
What is fiesta?
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Where does the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration take place?
Los Angeles, California or Puebla, Mexico
What is Los Angeles, CA
In 2016 the celebration in Los Angeles, CA saw over 300,000 people
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Who won the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862?
USA, Spain, or Mexico?
Mexico
This holiday honors the triumphant Mexican army, who fought valiantly against the well-armed French army.
2,000 loyal Mexicans were quickly assembled to defend Puebla
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Who was the ruler of France who tried to take over Mexico in 1862?
Napoleon III or Marie Antoinette
Napoleon III
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True or False. All of the Maya are now extinct.
False
There are still millions of people living in Central America who are of Maya decent.
Some of the largest Maya groups are found in Mexico, the most important of these being the Yucatecs (300,000), the Tzotzil (120,000) and the Tzeltal (80,000)
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Which American president helped bring Cinco De Mayo celebrations to the USA?
Franklin Roosevelt or Barack Obama
What is Franklin Roosevelt
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How many pounds of avocados do Americans consume on Cinco de Mayo?
800,000 or 81 million
What is 81 Million pounds
The California Avocado Commission estimates 81 million pounds are eaten.
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What is the only city in Mexico that celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
Puebla
Mazatlan
Puebla
Fun Fact: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in a few other places around the world, including Brisbane, Australia, Malta and the Cayman Islands.
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What country came to Mexico's aid in order to help them defeat the French in the Franco-Mexican War?
The United States or Guatemala
The United States
With the French aiding Confederate Forces, and Confederate leaders seeking to ally with the French occupation, Lincoln and his administration – especially his Civil War generals Grant and Sheridan – began helping Mexico
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How many days in a week were on the Mayan Calendar?
30 or 20
20 days
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When was Cinco De Mayo recognized as a national holiday in the States?
1995 or 2005
What is 2005
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On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
What is May 5th
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When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
May 5th
December 25th
September 16th
September 16th
Mexican Independence Day is actually September 16th, not May 5th. The 16th is remembered as the day the Mexican war for independence began against the Spanish government in 1810.
For this reason, Cinco de Mayo is not nearly as popular a holiday in Mexico as El Grito de la Independencia is in September.
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How does Vancouver, British Columbia, celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
They have an airshow and a skydiving show that features aerial acrobatics.
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How were arguments settled in Maya Civilization?
Ball Game or Battle
A ball game competition
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What are the colours of the Mexican flag?
What is red, white and green
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What is the most popular drink on Cinco de Mayo?
What is Tequila
Almost half the drinks consumed on Cinco de Mayo are margaritas, which are made with tequila. Interestingly, tequila wasn’t always the drink of choice for the common person. Centuries ago, only Aztec priests were allowed to make and consume the drink from the agave plant, which was called pulque.
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Which type of music is usually played during Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
Rock or Mariachi
What is Mariachi
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What country in the world has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
Mexico or U.S.A
The United States
In Los Angeles California
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Where did the Mayan kings and nobility live?
Cities or Rural Areas
Center of the city
Chichen Itza was a thriving Mayan city that dates back to around the 5th century. It was one of the largest cities in the Mayan world, spread over approximately two square miles. It bustled as a hub of commerce, had residences, religious monuments, and even its own suburbs.
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What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
Tamales or Mole Poblano
What is Mole Poblano
it is a dark sauce made up of ground ingredients
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What is the highlight of the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Chandler, Arizona?
What is chihuahuas.
There are Chihuahua parades, pageants, and races, and the celebration concludes with crowning a king and queen from among the dogs