Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
What are some traditional foods eaten during Cinco de Mayo?
enchiladas, burritos, guacamole and tacos are popular.
What are the three primary colors of the Mexican flag in Spanish?
Verde, Blanco , Rojo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexican independence
False - Mexican Independence is September 16th
What is the official drink of Cinco de Mayo
Margaritas
What are some popular celebrations in Cinco de Mayo? (4)
Parades, Dances ,food festivals and family picnics are the main celebratons for Cinco de Mayo in Mexico & the US
Besides France, what were the other countries that Mexico owed debt to.
Britain and Spain
Mexico first celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
False - Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as a show of solidarity with Mexico against French rule.
Typical food served for Cinco de Mayo (Give me 4)
Tacos, Guacamole, Tostadas, Fresh salsa, beans, rice, burritos, chips and guac, etc.
what are some types of music played on cinco de mayo? (4)
Mariachi, Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton
Who was the general that led the Mexican forces in the battle of Puebla
General Ignacio Zaragoza
Taco salad, Burritos and Fajitas are Mexican food.
False - Taco salad , Mision Burritos and Fajitas were invented in the United States
Mention 3 U.S. cities with Spanish names.
Santa Monica, Monterey, Las Cruces, San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, El paso, San Francisco, Santa Fé, San Antonio, Reno , Etc.
What is the only city in Mexico that celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Puebla, Mexico
Where was General Ignacio Zaragoza born?
Texas
Mexico is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
False - Mexico is the largest Spanish - speaking country in the world
Which U.S. States border Mexico?
California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.