Facts about Mexico
What language is spoken in Mexico?
Spanish
What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?
the Fifth of May OR May Fifth (May 5th)
Many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo by having _____.
parties
Cinco de Mayo is most popular in what country?
the United States
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Mexico City
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture and _____.
history
People eat Mexican ____ on Cinco de Mayo.
food
What dog breed is in an annual race on Cinco de Mayo?
chihuahuas
What currency/money does Mexico use?
the peso
What Mexican city does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
Puebla
Cinco de Mayo parties include ______... (name as many as you can remember)
food, music, dancing, games
Most people from Puebla, Mexico immigrated to the ___.
United States
What colors are in the flag of Mexico?
red, white, and green
When did the battle against the French happen? (at least give the month and day)
May 5, 1862
What kind of band plays on Cinco de Mayo?
Mariachi
When is Mexico's Independence Day?
September 16th
What was the population of Mexico in 2021?
A. 15 million
B. around 126 million
C. 300,000
B. around 126 million
What army did the Mexican army defeat?
the French army
What do Mexican dancers wear on Cinco de Mayo?
traditional folk costume (For men, traditional dress includes the charro outfit, guayabera, sarape, and sombrero. For women, it includes the rebozo and china poblana dress.)
Who was the leader of the Mexican army?
A. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin
B. General Celestino Ávila Astudillo
C. General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo
A. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin