HISTORY
Which country was Mexico fighting on May 5th 1862
France
This is the name of traditional Mexican music that is often played on Cinco De Mayo.
Mariachi; a small Mexican musical ensemble composed of a variety of mostly stringed instruments.
On November 1st and 2nd, what holiday is celebrated in Mexico?
Day of the dead or Dia de los Muertos
How do you say hat in Spanish?
Sombrero
This holiday, taking place on the second Sunday in May, honors very important people.
Mother's day
In what town did Mexico win the celebrated battle?
Puebla
What fruit is eaten the most on Cinco de Mayo?
Avocado because you need them for guacamole
Before it was Mexico, the land was home to who?
Mayans and Aztecs
How do you say dress in Spanish?
Canada celebrates a day in honor of queen victoria.what day is it?
Victoria day
Mexico had 4500 troops fight in the battle. How many did their opponent have?
6000-6500 troops
What is the name of a Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper?
Papel picado
What country colonized mexico?
Spain
In 1519, Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés arrived. By 1521, he and his allies defeated the Aztecs and captured Tenochtitlán.
How do you say pants in Spanish?
Los pantalones
These are traditionally said to be brought by April Showers
May flowers
what is the name of the General that led Mexico the victory over France?
General Ignacio Zaragoza was smaller, less trained, and poorly equipped. Despite this, they achieved a surprising victory over the French forces
What is the traditional Cinco de Mayo dish called?
Mole Poblano
This is the heart of Mexican food and is eaten in many forms: roasted, wrapped and steamed in dough, and as a tortilla
How do you say car in Spanish?
Coche
This birthstone of May
Emerald
What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control?
Emperor Napoleon III sought to add Mexico to countries controlled by the French
This is a sleeveless tunic, traditionally worn by women in many regions of Mexico is called...
A huipil
What colors are the Mexican Flag?
Green, white, red
How do you say skirt in Spanish?
La falda
What New York landmark opened on May 1, 1931 and was the tallest building in the world at that time?
Empire state building