Basic Communication
Hola translates to...
Hello!
El pollo translates to what?
A. Chicken
B. Turkey
C. Beef
Chicken
El Perro translates to what animal?
A. Dog
B. Rabbit
C. Cat
Dog
What colors are traditionally associated with Cinco de Mayo?
A. Red, Green, and White
B. Orange, Red, and Yellow
C. Green, Yellow, and White
Red, Green, and White - Red, green and white are the colors of the Mexican flag, and are often associated with Cinco de Mayo. Green represents hope and victory, white represents unity, and red pays tribute to the national heroes who have fought for Mexico over the years.
La Chaqueta translates to...
A. Shoes
B. Jacket
C. Watch
Jacket
Adios translates to...
Goodbye
El jugo
A. Milk
B. Juice
C. Soda
Juice
El Gato translates to what animal?
A. Cat
B. Alligator
C. Rat
Cat
A. 100 million
B. 22 million
C. 65 million
D. 87 million
87 million - There are more avocados purchased for Cinco de Mayo than any other time of the year.
Los Zapatos translates to...
A. Gloves
B. Shoes
C. Sweater
Shoes
Gracias translates to...
Thank You
El huevo translates to...
A. Cheese
B. Egg
C. Yogurt
Egg
El Pez translates to...
A. Fish
B. Parrot
C. Snail
Fish
True or False - Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day
FALSE - Mexican Independence Day is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,1862. While this battle was not a major strategic win in the war, it bolstered the spirit of freedom in Mexican people in their battle for independence.
La Bufanda translates to...
A. Boots
B. Scarf
C. Stockings
Scarf
De nada translates to...
You're Welcome
Una manzana translates to
A. Apple
B. Banana
C. Watermelon
Apple
La tortuga translates to...
A. Whale
B. Turtle
C. Shark
Turtle
How long did the Battle of Puebla last?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 1 week
D. 2 hours
1 day. The battle lasted from daybreak to early evening, and when the French finally retreated they had lost nearly 500 soldiers. Fewer than 100 Mexicans had been killed in the clash. In 1867—thanks in part to military support and political pressure from the United States, which was finally in a position to aid its besieged neighbor after the end of the Civil War—France finally withdrew.
La Camiseta translates to...
A. Shirt
B. Pants
C. Dress
Shirt
Buenos dias translates to...
Good Morning!
La cerveza de raíz translates to...
A. Root Beer
B. Pepsi
C. Sprite
Root Beer
La Vaca translates to...
A. Sheep
B. Cow
C. Donkey
Cow
La Gorra translates to..
A. Hat
B. Gloves
C. Button Down Shirt
Hat