Mexican Independence Day

What day is Mexican Independence Day?

• September 15

• September 16

• October 15

• October 16

What is the "Grito de Dolores"?

• Father Hidalgo's call for independence

• The Scream of Pain

• The ringing of a bell

• Allende's call for independence

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Is Mexican Independence Day the same as Cinco de Mayo?

• Yes, they are the same holiday

• Maybe, they are both Mexican holidays

• No, they are different holidays

• Maybe, they both happen in the same month

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Which is NOT a way that Mexico celebrates its Independence Day?

• Parades

• Fireworks

• Grito re-enactment

• Running with bulls

Mexico wanted its independence from ________.

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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In what year did Mexico's war for independence end?

• 1821

• 1811

• 1810

• 1822

How long was Mexico's war for independence?

• 7 years

• 11 years

• 9 years

• 5 years

The re-enactment of the "Grito" takes place the night before at ___________.

• 8 PM

• 9 PM

• 10 PM

• 11 PM

The ___________ of Mexico leads the "Grito" ceremony.

• King

• President

• Queen

• Prime Minister

Spain ruled over Mexico for ________ years.

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400