General Knowledge
What country celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico
What traditional Mexican music style often includes large bands with trumpets and guitars?
Mariachi
What plant is commonly associated with deserts in Mexico?
Cactus
What Mexican general led the army to victory at the Battle of Puebla?
General Ignacio Zaragoza
What date is Cinco de Mayo celebrated on?
May 5th
What instrument is commonly played in mariachi music: trumpet or saxophone?
Trumpet
What are colorful paper decorations often hung during celebrations called?
Papel picado
Which Mexican president was in office during the Battle of Puebla?
Benito Juárez
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
Which dance style is commonly associated with Mexican culture and music?
Folklórico
What famous Mexican artist painted many self-portraits?
Frida Kahlo
What year did the Battle of Puebla take place?
1862
What battle does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?
The Battle of Puebla
What string instrument is commonly used in mariachi bands?
Guitar
What animal appears on the Mexican flag?
Eagle
Which empire, ruled by Napoleon III, invaded Mexico in the 1860s?
The French Empire
What country did Mexico defeat in the Battle of Puebla?
France
What is the name of the famous Mexican celebration song often heard at parties?
La Cucaracha
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
What was the main reason France invaded Mexico?
Mexico owed debts to France and other European countries.