This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Cinco de Mayo
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of this country.
United States
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
Snake
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
Soccer
On December 12th, Mexicans honor this patron Saint.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses.
Texas, California, and Florida
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during this date each year.
September 15th to October 15th
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
Pinata
More than 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is this religion.
Roman Catholic
The color green in the Mexican flag represents this.
Independence from Spain
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
Armadillo
Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on this day by both Mexicans and Mexican Americans.
September 16th
The number represented of Hispanic veterans in the U.S. armed forces.
1.1 million
This is the national folk dance of Mexico.
Mexican Hat Dance
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
New Mexico
This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.
November
With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.
2nd
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
Telenovela
These are the two Hispanic cities settled before Plymouth, Massachusetts.
St. Augustine, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico