Food / Drink
With what drink do many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Margaritas
Name one popular sport played during Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Soccer
What type of public events are commonly held on Cinco de Mayo?
Parades
TRUE OR FALSE The Guitar is the musical instrument that is prominently used in Mariachi bands?
true
Why was Mexico winning the Battle of Puebla worth celebrating?
A. Mexico was the underdog against the much larger french army
B . Mexico won the war with France by winning this battle
=A France was a global power at the time and had the best army in the world so the smaller Mexico army winning was a big deal.
What famous Mexican dessert is fried dough covered in sugar?
Churros
Which U.S. state has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
California
What type of Mexican headgear is a signature of Cinco de Mayo?
Sombero
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in Mexico.
false
: What does the eagle on the Mexican flag hold in its beak?
What green fruit is a must-have for Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
Guacamole
Which city is known for hosting the largest Cinco de Mayo parade?
los angeles
What is the traditional color of Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
green
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico.
false
Which two countries were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
A. Mexico and France
B. Mexico and Australia
C. Mexico and Brazil
What fruit often enjoyed with chili powder on Cinco de Mayo
Mango
Witch U.S. president first recognized Cinco de Mayo as a significant celebration?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the traditional Mexican game played during Cinco de Mayo festivities?
Hit the Pinata
True or false Cinco De Mayo is Mexico's independence day
false
The Battle that inspired Cinco De Mayo Lasted how long?
A. 4 hours
B. 12 hours
C. Day
D. Week
Which snack, typically made of corn, is often served at Cinco de Mayo parties?
Nachoes
Americans consumes how many pounds of avocados on Cinco De Mayo every year?
A. 27 million
B. 81 million
C. 68 million
D. 10 million
What is a significant element of Mexican heritage highlighted during Cinco de Mayo?
A. Traditional Food & the drinks
B. Traditional Dances
C. Traditional Clothing
The first Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held by Mexican people living in US"
true
What was the significance of the Mexican militia’s victory over the French in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?
a. The end of the Franco-Mexican War
b. A moral victory for the underdog
c. The start of the Mexican Revolution
d. An example of how to control a territory
= B While Mexico did not win the war, this small victory gave hope to people across the world fighting against larger, stronger enemies.