Cinco de Mayo: History
In what town did Mexico win the celebrated battle?
a. Toluca
b. Tepic
c. Puebla
Puebla.
Cierto o Falso "Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day"
FALSO.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played in Cinco de Mayo?
a. flamenco
b. mariachi
c. reggaeton
Mariachi; a small Mexican musical ensemble composed of a variety of mostly stringed instruments.
Why is it called "Cinco de Mayo"?
Because it is on May 5th!
Name one of US states that hosts some of the largest cinco de mayo festivals.
California, Arizona & Texas
About how many soldiers did the Mexican army have?
2,000
Cierto o Falso.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held all over the US and Mexico.
Falso!
What is the Spanish word for Avocados
aguacates
Can you guess the object: Green, white and red. In the center an eagle sitting on a cactus while devouring a serpent.
Mexican flag
In 1861,Who negotiated with Mexico?
Britain & Spain
Which country was Mexico fighting?
a. France
b. Germany
c. Peru
France.
Cierto o Falso.
"Cinco de Mayo is on celebrated in Veracruz, Mexico"
Falso.
How do people celebrate the holiday?
Dancing, parades, music, eating
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. 70 million pounds of avocados
C. 70 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo.
Who was the President of Mexico in 1861?
Benito Juárez
About how many soldiers did the French army have?
6,000
True or False.
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican negotiations between Spain and Britain.
FALSO!
What is the name of a Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper?
Papel Picado.
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 General who lead the Mexican Army?
Ignacio Zaragoza
In what year did the Cinco de Mayo battle take place?
a. 1888
b. 1862
c. 1818
In 1862
In which of these US states is the world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
a. California
b. Alabama
c. New Jersey
California.
What are the traditional Cinco de Mayo dresses called?
a. Robe
b. kilt
c. The China Poblana
The China Poblana
What was the United States involvement in the Battle of Puebla?
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.
Who was the French Emperor who lead the attack on Mexico?
Napoleon III