Cinco De Mayo:
History
History
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
True or False: Cinco De Mayo is Mexican Independence Day.
What is Fal
This is the name of traditional Mexican music that is often played on Cinco De Mayo.
Mariachi
¿Cómo se dice hat en español?
1. Camina
2. Calcetines
3. Sombrero
What is Sombrero?
Can you guess the object? This object is Green, white, and red. In the center there's an eagle sitting on a cactus while devouring a serpent.
What is the Mexican Flag?
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.
The victory celebrated on Cinco de Mayo took place in 1862. How long was it before the enemy was actually ousted from Mexico?
a. Five years
b. 10 years
c. Six months
d. 15 years
A. Five Years
In the US, what out of 10 restaurants sell Mexican food?
a. 1 out of 10
b. 5 out of 10
c. 9 out of 10
d. 2 out of 10
A. 1 out of 10
True or False: Cinco De Mayo is known as something else in Mexico
True:
Cinco de Mayo is known as El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (The Day of the Battle of Puebla).
How do you say happy in Spanish?
1. Gracias
2. Feliz
3. Triste
Feliz
Which has a larger Cinco De Mayo Celebration? Puebla (in Mexico) or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles
One group of Mexicans sided with the French. They were:
a. Conservative landholders
b. Peasants
c. Zapotec Indians
d. Both b) and c)
A. Conservative Landholders
This town in Mexico won the celebrated battle.
Puebla
Where were the first Cinco De Mayo celebrations held?
By Mexican people living in California.
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a widespread national holiday in Mexico.
False
¿Cómo se dice Fifth of May en Español?
1. El Dia en Mayo
2. Mayo de Cinco
3. Cinco De Mayo
What is Cinco De Mayo?
True of False. The Maya had a writing system of hieroglyphics but they did not have a number system.
What is False? They had both.
What is the original reason the French intervened in Mexico during this time?
a. To collect unpaid debts
b. To take over the country under French rule
c. As retaliation for Mexican anti-European policies
d. To obtain land for farming
A. Spanish, French, and British governments originally planned to collect debts together, but the other
countries withdrew upon seeing Napoleon’s intentions.
This is the century that the Cinco De Mayo battle took place.
1800s (1862)
This is the city in Mexico that primarily celebrates Cinco de Mayo.
Puebla, Mexico
This is a sleeveless tunic, traditionally worn by women in many regions of Mexico is called...
A. A sleeveless dress
B. A vestido bonito
C. A huipil
C. A huipil
¿Cómo se dice dress en español?
1. Vestido
2. Sombrero
3. Zapatos
What is Vestido?
According to the California Avocado Commission, roughly how many pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo?
A. 5 thousand pounds of avocado.
B. 3.8 million pounds of avocado.
C. 81 million pounds of avocados
C. 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo.
What 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
Mexico had 4000 troops fight in the battle. This is the amount that their opponent had.
6000
This country came to Mexico's aide in order to help them defeat the french in the Franco-Mexican war.
The United States
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
¿Cómo se dice Party en español?
1. Bailar
2. Caminar
3. Fiesta
What is Fiesta?
What is a Chicano?
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.
Who was the leader of the Mexican militia in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?
a. General Victoriano Huerta
b. General Porfirio Diaz
c. Pancho Villa
d. General Ignacio Zaragoza
D. General Ignacio Zaragoza led the ill-equipped Mexicans into victory.
This is the name of the celebration that commemorates Mexico's unexpected victory over their opponent in the battle for their freedom.
Cinco De Mayo
In which US City is the world's largest Cinco De Mayo celebration.
Los Angeles, California
In 2016 the celebration in Los Angeles, CA saw over 300,000 people.
What is the official dish of Cinco De Mayo?
A. Tacos
B. Mole Poblano
C. Burritos
B. Mole Poblano
How do you say socks in Spanish?
1. Los Calcetines
2. El Sombrero
3. Las Gafas
los calcetines
True or False - Cinco de Mayo is only celebrated in the United States and Mexico.
FALSE - While Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican freedom and culture, the holiday has international roots. Canada, Australia, the Cayman Islands, and Malta are just a few countries that celebrate.
True or False - Cinco de Mayo has always been a “drinking holiday”
FALSE
Cinco de Mayo didn’t become a drinking holiday until the 1980s, when beer companies began marketing campaigns for Spanish-speaking populations. Beer and tequila are both very popular during Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and in 2016, more beer was purchased on Cinco de Mayo than it was on St. Patrick’s Day. Americans also drink more tequila than any other country.
What year did Congress declare Cinco De Mayo and official US Holiday?
a. 2005
b. 2016
c. 1950
d. 1987
A. 2005
How many drinks Americans have on average on Cinco De Mayo.
a. 10
b. 2
c. 3.5
d. 6
C. 3.5
What country drinks the most tequila than any other country?
America
How do you say freedom in Spanish?
1. Libertad
2. Feliz
3. Independencia
Libertad
True or False: Some Latino communities in the US don't approve of Cinco de Mayo being celebrated.
True: There has been a backlash against Cinco de Mayo celebrations among some Latino communities in the U.S., who object to the holiday’s commercialism and portrayal of Mexican stereotypes, according to the New York Times.
True or False: A lot of the "Mexican" foods we eat in the U.S. aren't actually an authentic part of Mexican Cuisine.
True: Dishes like hard-shell tacos, nachos and burritos, are considered “Tex-Mex” creations.
What 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.
What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with?
a. Mardi Gras
b. Day of the Dead
c. 4th of July
d. Mexican Independence Day
d. Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence day is celebrated on September 16.
During what decades did Cinco de Mayo celebrations become popular in the U.S.?
a. 1920-1930
b. 1950-1960
c. 1980-1990
d. 2000-2010
B. Cinco de Mayo celebrations began in the U.S. because of its Good Neighbor Policy
March 4, 1933, Roosevelt stated: “In the field of world policy I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor—the neighbor who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others.”
How do you say "war" in spanish?
1. Zapatos
2. Guerra
3. Giermo
Guerra
What is the most popular drink on Cinco de Mayo?
What is Tequila
Almost half the drinks consumed on Cinco de Mayo are margaritas, which are made with tequila. Interestingly, tequila wasn’t always the drink of choice for the common person. Centuries ago, only Aztec priests were allowed to make and consume the drink from the agave plant, which was called pulque.
How much do Americans spend 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
This is the country that Mexico was fighting.
France
What 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.
What colors are traditionally associated with Cinco de Mayo?
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.
How do you say Celebration in Spanish?
1. Fiesta
2. Celebracion
3. Rapido
Celebracion
Chandler, Arizona, has a unique way of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Can you tell me in which unique way they celebrate?
A. By performing a fire-walking ritual.
B. It hosts a Chihuahua race every year.
C. Participants fight with tomatoes. They throw tomatoes at each other.
B. It hosts a Chihuahua race every year.
In 2017, which beer company lit up New York City’s famous Times Square Ball to resemble a lime wedge and hosted a ‘Lime Drop’ to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
a. Miller's Light
b. Modelo
c. Corona
d. Heineken
C. Corona