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Cinco de Mayo: HISTORY
Cinco de Mayo: CELEBRATION
Cinco de Mayo: TRADITIONS
Cinco de Mayo: Wild - wild guess!
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What does "Cinco de Mayo" mean in Spanish?
Fifth of May
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Which country was Mexico fighting?
France.
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True or False.
"Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence day"
FALSE.
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What is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played in Cinco de Mayo?
Mariachi; a small Mexican musical ensemble composed of a variety of mostly stringed instruments.
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Can you guess the object: Green, white and red. In the center an eagle sitting on a cactus while devouring a serpent.
What does the Mexican flag looks like?
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Who was the ruler of France who tried to take over Mexico in 1862?
Napoleon III
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In what town did Mexico win the celebrated battle?
Puebla.
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True or False.
"The first Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held by Mexican people living in California"
TRUE!
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¿Cómo se dice "hat" en español?
Sombrero.
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Which American president helped bring Cinco De Mayo celebrations to the USA?
Franklin Roosevelt
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When was Cinco De Mayo recognized as a national holiday in the States?
2005
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In what year did the Cinco de Mayo battle take place?
In 1862
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True or False.
"Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in Mexico"
False.
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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' is a sleeveless tunic, traditionally worn by women in many regions of Mexico
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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.
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How were arguments settled in Maya Civilization?
A ball game competition 
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Mexico had 4500 troops fight in the battle. How many did their opponent have?
6500
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True or False.
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
TRUE!
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What is the name of a Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper?
Papel Picado.
Papel picado is the name given to the tissue paper flags chiseled with a variety of patterns and used to decorate buildings, altars and streets during special celebrations in Mexico.
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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.
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Where did the Mayan kings and nobility live?
Center of the city
Chichen Itza was a thriving Mayan city that dates back to around the 5th century. It was one of the largest cities in the Mayan world, spread over approximately two square miles. It bustled as a hub of commerce, had residences, religious monuments, and even its own suburbs.
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What is the name of the celebration that commemorates Mexico’s unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo.
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In which US city is the world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
Los Angeles, California.
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What is the official dish of Cinco de Mayo?
A. Tacos.
B. Mole poblano.
C. Burritos.
B. Mole poblano. This dish is a thick sauce from the state of Puebla that is made with various chilis and spices, fruit, nuts, Mexican chocolate and seeds. It is commonly served over meat.
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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 case you don't know a Chihuahua is an interesting looking miniature dog.)