Who was fighting who in the battle? (what countries)
What is French and Mexico
100
Do pinatas come in only one shape?
No, they come in many shapes and sizes.
100
Is Cinco de Mayo a happy time or a sad time?
What is happy
200
Tacos, burritos, tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa, queso, etc.
What foods are eaten on Cinco de Mayo?
200
No, it is celebrated in the United States too.
Is Cinco de Mayo only celebrated in Mexico?
200
Who won the battle?
What is Mexico
200
What is the food called that looks like thin, flat pancakes?
What is tortillas?
200
What does amigo mean?
What is friend?
300
Bright colors, sombrero, poncho, huaraches, etc.
What would a typical Cinco de Mayo outfit look like?
300
Fifth of May
What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
300
What was the name of the town where the battle took place?
What is Puebla
300
Daily Double: What are the musicians who play guitars, trumpets, and violins called?
What is "mariachis"
300
What does "Viva la fiesta" mean?
What is "Long live the celebration!"
400
Dancers, Mariachis, people singing.
What are some activities you might be able to see outdoors during Cinco de Mayo?
400
The Mexican army defeated the french army even though the french army has twice as many soldiers. Also, since this battle, no other army has tried to invade Mexico.
Why is the holiday important?
400
Name one way that school children celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
What is by decorating the Mexican flag and hanging it outside.
400
What do students use to decorate their booths on Cinco de Mayo?
What is tissue paper flowers
500
Musicians commonly seen in restaurants or in the streets, dressed in silver studded charro outfits with wide brimmed hats playing a variety of instruments.
What are mariachis?
500
What is a pinata made out of?
What is a clay pot covered with bright colored tissue paper.
500
Daily Double: On what date did the battle occur? (year)
What is 1862
500
How are flour tortillas made?
What is by mixing flour, salt, and baking powder together. Then they add oil and water and make them into dough. Roll them out flat and cook them.
500
What do some students dig for on their Cinco de Mayo celebration?