Cinco de Mayo: HISTORY
Which country was Mexico fighting?
a. France
b. Germany
c. Peru
France.
True or False.
"Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence day"
FALSE
Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
What is the name of the traditional Mexican music that is often played in Cinco de Mayo?
a. band
b. mariachi
c. freestyle
Mariachi.
Can you guess the object: Green, white and red. In the center an eagle sitting on a cactus while devouring a serpent.
Mexican flag
This Spanish word means “party” or “celebration
fiesta
In what town did Mexico win the celebrated battle?
a. Toluca
b. Tepic
c. Puebla
c. Puebla.
True or False.
"The first Cinco de Mayo celebrations were held by Mexican people living in US"
TRUE!
What fruit is eaten the most on Cinco De Mayo?
a. Avocado
b. Mangos
c. Peaches
a. Avocados
This sweet treat is often colorful and filled with candy
Piñata
This Spanish phrase means “Happy Cinco de Mayo.
a. Feliz Cinco de Mayo
b. Feliz Navidad
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
In what year did the Cinco de Mayo battle take place?
a. 1888
b. 1862
c. 1818
b. In 1862
True or False.
"Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the united States"
True.
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. 25 thousand pounds of avocado.
B. 53.8 million pounds of avocado.
C. 81 million pounds of avocados
D. 100 million pounds of avocados
C. 81 million pounds of avocados
This Spanish word means “friend"
a. amiga/amigo
b. prima/primo
a. amiga/amigo
The Mexican army was smaller or larger than the French army
smaller
True or False.
Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
TRUE!
What is the name of a Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper?
a. Papel Picado
b. Paper Mache
a. Papel Picado
How long did the Battle of Puebla last?
a. 1 day
b. 5 days
c. 10 days
a. From daybreak to early evening (1 day).
This Spanish word means “dance"
a. caminar
b. correr
c. bailar
c. bailar
Why is it called "Cinco de Mayo"?
Because it is on May 5th!
In which US state is the world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
a. California
b. New York
c. New Jersey
a. Los Angeles, California
What are the traditional Cinco de Mayo dresses called?
a. Robe
b. Kilt
c. The China Poblana
c. The China Poblana
It consists of a White Blouse and a vibrant, heavily embroidered red and green skirt (castor) decorated with sequins and beads.
This group of people often celebrate to honor their heritage.
a. Mexican-Americans
B. Italians
C. Irish
a. Mexican-Americans
This Spanish word means “food"
a. Agua
b. Comida
b. Comida