Thursday Trivia Cinco De Mayo Edition

When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• January 1st

• May 5th

• July 4th

• December 31st

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• Start of Spring

• Mexico Independence

• Battle of Puebla

• Day of the Dead

What started the Battle Puebla?

• seizing land/territories

• rise in taxes

• changing of laws

• default on debt payments

Which European countries was Mexico debited to?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Switzerland

All but one country did not negotiate with Mexico to settle the debt, which country was that?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Switzerland

Who was France's president that tried to take control over Mexico?

• Caesar

• Napolean

• Stalin

• Ferdinand

How many French soldiers fought in the war/tried to get to Mexico City?

• 500

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 6,000

How long did the Battle of Puebla last?

• 1 day

• 349 days

• 2 years and 3 months

• 16 years and 7 months

True or False: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the United States than Mexico.

• True

• False

How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Puebla?

• Fireworks

• Parades

• Speeches

• Re-enactments