Spanish Words
How do you say HAT in Spanish?
Sombrero
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, White, Red
True/False
Mexico was always peaceful and united
false
What is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played on Cinco de Mayo?
Mariachi
How do you say party in Spanish?
FIESTA
What is the official dish of Cinco de Mayo?
Mole Poblano
What is in the center of the Mexican Flag?
A Cactus
What are the three most well known groups that lived in ancient Mexico?
The Mayan, The Inca, The Aztecs
In which city is the US largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
Los Angeles
How do you say Mother in Spanish?
Madre
True/False
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexicos Independence?
False
What is the name of the plant they use to make Tequila?
agave
What is the name of the people that came over from Spain and invaded Mexico and killed many of the people that live in Mexico?
The Conquistadors
How many days does Dia De Las Muertos last?
2
How do you say red in Spanish?
ROJO
Who was Mexico fighting?
France
What year did the Cinco de mayo battle take place?
1862
What country tried to put their own ruler in Mexico's govt after they defeated the Mexican army?
France
What is the name of the celebration that commenorates Mexico's unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla?
Cinco de Mayo
How do you say eggs in spanish?
Huevos
In what town did Mexico win the celebrated battle?
Puebla
What country holds the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
The United States
Which three countries almost invaded Mexico because Mexico could not afford to pay back all of the money that they borrowed from them?
England, Spain, France
What is the name of the healer in Mexico who uses the egg to treat those who are not feeling well?
The Curandera