Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo mean in English?

• A) March 5th

• B) May 5th

• C) May 15th

• D) June 5th

Where was the Battle of Puebla fought?

• A) North of Mexico

• B) East of Mexico

• C) South of Mexico

• D) Southeastern Mexico

What was surprising about the Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla?

• A) The French army surrendered quickly

• B) The Mexican army had more soldiers

• C) The Mexican army had less equipment

• D) The battle lasted several days

What is celebrated in the United States on Cinco de Mayo?

• A) American music and food

• B) Mexican music and food

• C) French music and food

• D) Spanish music and food

What is the capital of Mexico?

• A) Guadalajara

• B) Monterrey

• C) Cancun

• D) Mexico City

Which language do most people in Mexico speak?

• A) English

• B) French

• C) Spanish

• D) Portuguese

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.

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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