Cinco de Mayo

What does "Cinco de Mayo" mean in English?

• "the 5th of May"

• "let's party"

• "Independence"

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican Army's victory in battle against the ________ in 1862 in the city of Puebla.

• U.S. Army

• Argentinian Army

• English Army

• French Army

Select ALL answers that are true about the battle between the Mexico and France.

• They stopped fighting and called a truce.

• The French had better weapons.

• The Mexican Army was greatly outnumbered.

• The battle occurred 52 years after Mexico declared Independence.

• France won the battle.

When is Mexico's Independence Day?

• May 5th

• September 16th

• January 19th

What does commemorate mean? Select all that apply.

• to read a book

• to celebrate an event or person

• to have a dance battle

• to remember and show respect for something or someone

Why do people celebrate with the colors red, white, and green?

• These are the colors of the Mexican flag.

• They are traditional Christmas colors.

• These colors are linked to celebrations.

What are three instruments you may see in a mariachi band?

• Recorders

• Pianos

• Violins

• Trumpets

• Guitars

True or False: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo can be a fun way to learn about Mexican culture and history.

• True

• False