Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• The founding of Puebla

• The Battle of Puebla

• The end of the Mexican-American War

• The establishment of the Mexican government

Why were the French forces angry during the Battle of Puebla?

• They were outnumbered

• They were not well-equipped

• There was a delay in their repayment of money they had borrowed.

• They lost previous battles

What is a traditional dish associated with Cinco de Mayo celebrations?

• Waffles

• Mole Poblano

• Spaghetti

• Meat Loaf

Which of the following is NOT a typical activity during Cinco de Mayo celebrations?

• Eating piñatas

• Wearing colorful skirts, sombreros, cowboy boots, and ponchos

• Playing Mariachi music

• Decorating with tissue paper flowers

Why is this day a celebration?

• Mexico defeated France in an epic battle

• Mexico just wanted to have a fun day

• Mexico became a country that day

• The day sounds good

What does Cinco de Mayo mean?

• May Day

• 5th of May

• 5 teaspoons of Mayo

• 6th of May

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of ...

• the victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla.

• Mexico's independence from Spain

• the victory of the Mexican army over the Spanish at the battle of Mexico City.

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexicans winning a fight against soldiers from which country?

• France
• Spain
• Guatemala

Why is the Battle of Puebla significant in Mexican history?

• It marked the end of European intervention in the Americas

• It was the last battle Mexico fought

• It represented a major morale boost for the Mexican forces

• It started the Mexican Revolution

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Which of the following is a traditional activity that takes place during Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico?

• Fireworks display

• Parades featuring mariachi music

• Trick-or-treating

• Ice skating

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