Cinco de Mayo Quiz 2

On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• May 1

• May 5

• May 3

• May 2

What does Cinco de Mayo mean?

• Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish phrase, and the English translation is “fifth of May.”

• Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish phrase, and the English translation is “third of May.”

• Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish phrase, and the English translation is “second of May.”

• Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish phrase, and the English translation is “fifteenth of May.”

True or false? Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s independence, just like the Fourth of July is for the United States.

• True. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the American army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

• True. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 13. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

• False. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on December 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

• False. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Why is this battle so celebrated?

• The American army was formidable in size and had more weaponry, but the smaller Mexican army prevailed. This battle gave hope to other groups around the world who were fighting against larger, stronger forces

• The French army was formidable in size and had more weaponry, but the smaller Mexican army prevailed. This battle gave hope to other groups around the world who were fighting against larger, stronger forces

• The Italian army was formidable in size and had more weaponry, but the smaller Mexican army prevailed. This battle gave hope to other groups around the world who were fighting against larger, stronger forces

• The Spanish army was formidable in size and had more weaponry, but the smaller Mexican army prevailed. This battle gave hope to other groups around the world who were fighting against larger, stronger forces

How long did the Battle of Puebla last?

• The battle lasted one day.

• The battle lasted one year

• The battle lasted less than four months

• The battle lasted less than four hours

Did Mexico win the war after the Battle of Puebla?

• No. Mexico endured French rule for five more years.

• Yes. Mexico conquered French rule for five more years.

• No. Mexico endured French rule for twelve more years.

• No. Mexico endured American rule for five more years.