Understanding Cinco de Mayo

What is a common misconception about Cinco de Mayo?

• It's the same as Halloween

• It's a French holiday

• It's the Mexican Independence Day

• It's a celebration of Mayan culture

When did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

• September 16, 1810

• May 5, 1862

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1800

What was the main reason France invaded Mexico in 1862?

• To celebrate French culture

• To form an alliance

• To establish a monarchy

• To collect debts

Who led the Mexican forces during the Battle of Puebla?

• General Ignacio Zaragoza

• Emperor Maximilian I

• General Santa Anna

• President Benito Juarez

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?

• A draw

• Battle was postponed

• French victory

• Mexican victory

Which U.S. President initiated the Good Neighbor Policy?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

In which city is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico held?

• Guadalajara

• Cancun

• Mexico City

• Puebla

Which states in the USA have significant Cinco de Mayo celebrations?

• Florida, New York, Illinois, Nevada

• Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah

• California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas

• Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Wyoming

Approximately how many pounds of avocados are consumed during Cinco de Mayo in the USA?

• 70 million pounds

• 90 million pounds

• 50 million pounds

• 30 million pounds

What is the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo?

• Honors ancient Mayan traditions

• Commemorates the end of the Mexican-American War

• Marks Mexican Independence

• Celebrates the Battle of Puebla