La Independencia Mexicana

On what day is the independence of Mexico celebrated?

• 15 de septiembre

• 4 de julio

• 16 de septiembre

• 25 de diciembre

Who were the group of people who were born in New Spain (Mexico) but both parents were born in Spain?

• Criollos

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Indigenas

Who is behind the event of El Grito de Dolores that occurred in 1810?

• Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Ignacio Allende

• El Mago Aguirre

On what date did Mexico finally obtain their independence, after spending eleven years fighting against the Spanish?

• 25 de septiembre, 1821

• 24 de septiembre, 1821

• 4 de julio, 1776

• 16 de septiembre, 1821

What is mentioned in the modern version of El Grito de Dolores right after: "Viva Hidalgo!"

• Viva Mexico

• Viva Allende

• Viva Morelos

• Viva la independencia nacional

Mexico's battle for independence lasted ______ years. 

• 11
• 21
• 200
• 4

¿Cómo se dice "war" en español? 

• la guerra
• el grito
• la independencia
• el zócalo

Spanish ruling class in the colonies, held the political and economic power, and were born in Spain-

• Native Americans

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

Which social group was identified by having a Native American parent and European parent?

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Creoles

• Enslaved Africans

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

• Parades

• Fireworks

• Grito re-enactment

• Running with bulls