Understanding Cinco de Mayo

What is a common misunderstanding about Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.?

• It's a celebration of Mexican-American culture

• It's a French holiday

• It's Mexican Independence Day

• It's about Mexican food

What does Cinco de Mayo actually commemorate?

• The birth of a famous Mexican leader

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Mexican victory over French forces in 1862

• The start of the Mexican Revolution

Who led the French forces that invaded Mexico in 1862?

• Louis XIV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Napoleon III

• Charles de Gaulle

Where did the significant battle during Cinco de Mayo take place?

• Monterrey

• Puebla

• Guadalajara

• Mexico City

Which analogy is used to describe the Battle of Puebla?

• The Lion and the Mouse

• David versus Goliath

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Fox and the Grapes

Despite the victory in Puebla, what was the outcome of the war?

• The war led to a treaty without a clear winner

• France eventually won the war

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Mexico won the war

How is Cinco de Mayo typically celebrated in the U.S.?

• With political speeches

• With food and drinks

• With fireworks

• With military parades

Is Cinco de Mayo widely celebrated throughout Mexico?

• Yes, it's a national holiday

• No, it's mainly celebrated in Puebla

• No, it's only recognized by historians

• Yes, especially in the capital

What special event occurs in Puebla on Cinco de Mayo?

• A large music festival

• Reenactments of the Battle of Puebla

• A national day of mourning

• A presidential parade

What is the correct date for Mexican Independence Day?

• November 2nd

• July 4th

• September 16th

• May 5th