CINCO DE MAYO QUIZ

In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated? 

• Mexico

• United States of America

• Spain

• France

When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• May 5th

• September 16th

• May 18th

• November 1st

Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence day.

• True

• False

True/False: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to commemorate a battle won by Mexico.

• Cierto

• Falso

The battle between the French and the Mexicans occurred in?

• Cancún, México

• Paris, Francia

• Puebla, México

• Tejas, Estados Unidos

The Battle of Puebla occurred in ?

• 1901

• 1734

• 1862

• 1982

What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with?

• Mardi Gras

• Day of the Dead

• 4th of July

• Mexican Independence Day

On May 5, 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in what battle?

• Battle of Puebla

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Palo Alto

• Battle of Buena Vista

What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control?

• King Louis XVIII

• King Charles X

• Duke of Reichstadt

• Emperor Napoleon III

During what decades did Cinco de Mayo celebrations become popular in the U.S.?

• 1920-1930

• 1950-1960

• 1980-1990

• 2000-2010