Traditional Food
a Mexican dish of seasoned meat wrapped in cornmeal dough and steamed or baked in corn husks
tamale
What do mexicans recreate/reenact on this day?
Prueba war
What is Cinco De Mayo often confused with?
Mexican Independence Day
How do you say birthday?
cumpleanos
Why did the indigenous people of Mexico do folk dances?
appeal to the Gods
a traditional Mexican drink made up of white rice soaked in water, it's flavored with cinnamon and its sweetened with granulated sugar
Horchata
On what day is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 16th
Why do we celebrate this holiday?
officially commemorates the anniversary of an early victory by Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862
a sexy, energetic and fun partner dance. Unlike some partner dances, it is a very sociable dance – you don't need to have a regular partner
salsa
What is the traditional chocolate cake that involves milk called?
Tres Leches Cake
What is the #1 thing to do while celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
The Military Parade
What were France and Mexico fighting about?
Napoleon III wanted to establish an empire in Mexico
What is parade in spanish?
desfile
What is a popular dance during this holiday that has to do with an animal? 100 points if you guess the animal. 300 more for answering the question.
La Danza del Venado
Deer
What is a popular wierd animal to eat?
mole
What is the Cinco de Mayo traditional dress called? If you can name both you get double points.
The China Poblana Dress or Mexican Fiesta Dress
When did 'Cinco de Mayo' become popular in the U.S.? Double Points if you know why it became popular.
The day gained nationwide popularity in the 1980s thanks especially to advertising campaigns by beer and wine companies
What is the spanish word for an afternoon nap?
siesta
Who took the emperor prisoner and murdered thousands of Aztec nobles during a ritual dance ceremony? Although the Aztecs fought back, successfully at first, by 1521 it was over. The Spanish Conquistadors prevailed over the once-great Aztec culture
Cortes
What is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the world and where is it held?
“Festival de Fiesta Broadway” is worlds largest Cinco de Mayo event in Los Angeles, CA
How did Cinco de Mayo affect the Civil War?
It made it so that Napolean III was unable to supply supplies to the confederate army, giving the Union a leg up to win the war. The American Union became more and more powerful.
What is the Spanish word for "spicy hot"
picante
What is the most traditional dance danced during this holiday?
Jarabe Tapatio