History
This is the century that the Cinco De Mayo battle took place.
1800s (1862)
True or False.
"The first Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held by Mexican people living in US."
TRUE!
This fruit is eaten the most on Cinco de Mayo.
a. Avocados
b. Mangos
c. Peaches
d. Limes
a. Avocados
A Chicano is...
a. A person of Mexican - American descent.
b. A traditional corn and meat Mexican dish.
c. A person from Chicago that celebrates Cinco de Mayo every year.
a. A person of Mexican - American descent.
¿Cómo se dice "hat" en Español?
Sombrero
This is the town that Mexico won the celebrated battle.
a. Toluca
b. Tepic
c. Puebla
c. Puebla
This is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played in Cinco de Mayo.
What is Mariachi; a small Mexican musical ensemble composed of a variety of mostly stringed instruments.
These are the colors of the Mexican Flag.
Green, White, and Red
This is the most popular drink on Cinco de Mayo.
Tequila
¿Cómo se dice "party" en Español?
Fiesta
This is the country that Mexico was fighting.
France.
Americans drink this many alcoholic beverages on average during Cinco De Mayo.
a. 5.5
b. 2
c. 3.5
d. 8
c. 3.5
This is the name of a Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
A. Papel Bonito
B. Papel Picado
C. Papel Feo
b. Papel Picado
The Battle of Puebla lasted this long.
a. 1 day
b. 25 days
c. 1 week
d. 3 weeks
a. 1 day
¿Cómo se dice "beer" en Español?
cerveza
This French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control.
a. King Louis XVIII
b. King Charles X
c. Duke of Reichstadt
d. Emperor Napoleon III
d. Emperor Napoleon III sought to add Mexico to countries controlled by the French.
These activities mark Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico.
a. Military parades and battle reenactments
b. Pinatas and fireworks
c. Tequila drinking competitions
d. Taco buffets
a. Residents of Puebla celebrate the infamous battle with reenactments and military parades.
This country drinks the most tequila than any other country.
America
Americans spend this much on beer around Cinco De Mayo.
a. around $1 million
b. about $500,000
c. around $600 million
d. around $50 million
c. around $600 million
¿Cómo se dice "happy" en Español?
Feliz
This is the year that Congress declared Cinco De Mayo and official US Holiday.
a. 2005
b. 2016
c. 1950
d. 1987
a. 2005
Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with this other Mexican holiday.
a. Las Posadas
b. Day of the Dead
c. Revolution Day Memorial
d. Mexican Independence Day
d. Mexican Independence Day
This is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo.
a. Tacos
b. Mole Poblano
c. Pozole de Pollo
d. Tamales
b. Mole Poblano
This American War was happening at the same time as the Franco-Mexican war.
a. Revolutionary War
b. Spanish-American War
c. Civil War
d. World War I
c. The U.S. Civil War took place from 1861-1865
¿Cómo se dice "disinfectant wipe" en Español?
toallita desinfectante