Cinco de Mayo

In English, Cinco de Mayo means ...

• Independence Day

• The 4th of July

• The 5th of May

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of ...

• the victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla.

• Mexico's independence from Spain

• the victory of the Mexican army over the Spanish at the battle of Mexico City.

Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• only in Mexico

• only in the United States

• in both Mexico and the United States

The Battle of Puebla took place on ....

• May 5, 1862

• May 5, 2002

• May 5, 1950

At the time of the Battle of Puebla, Benito Juarez was ...

• the leader of the French army

• the leader of the Mexican army

• the president of Mexico

At the Battle of Puebla, which country had the largest army?

• The United States

• Mexico

• France

What happened during that Battle of Puebla that may have helped the Mexicans win?

• An earthquake

• a rainstorm

• a wildfire

What are the colors of the Mexican flag?

• red, white, and blue

• red, white, and yellow

• red, white, and green

A Mariachi is a type of ....

• musician

• dancer

• food

The general who led the Mexican army to victory at the Battle of Puebla was named...

• Juarez

• Zaragoza

• Rivera