Cinco de Mayo

What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?

• fighting for freedom
• a day of war
• The 5th of May

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexicans winning a fight against soldiers from which country?

• France
• Spain
• Guatemala

Why was the Mexican victory such a big deal?

• France is a strong country
• Nobody died in the battle

• The Mexican soldiers were outnumbered but they won anyway.

Why was the Mexican victory such a big deal?

• It celebrates Mexican pride and culture.
• It celebrates Mexican history.
• It celebrates Mexican traditions
• All of these statements are true.

What is a piñata filled with?

• corn on the cob
• candy
• toys
• fireworks

Which of the following is NOT a food normally associated with Cinco de Mayo?

• tamales
• grilled corn
• fried chicken
• tacos

Where was the battle fought?

• Mexico City
• Monteray
• San Antonio
• Puebla

Today more people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United states than in Mexico<br />

• true
• false

The word fiesta means party

• true
• false

There are no parades to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• true

• false