Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• Mexican Independence Day

• The Battle of Puebla

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The end of the Mexican Revolution

Who was the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

• Vicente Fox

• Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Which countries sent naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico, demanding repayment?

• France, Germany, and Italy

• France, Britain, and Spain

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• Britain, Germany, and Russia

How many French troops set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles?

• 4,000

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

How long did the Battle of Puebla last?

• From dawn to noon

• From daybreak to early evening

• From midnight to dawn

• From noon to midnight

What was the outcome for the French troops after the Battle of Puebla?

• They captured Mexico City

• They retreated after losing nearly 500 soldiers

• They signed a peace treaty

• They gained control of Veracruz

Who was captured and executed by Juárez’s forces in 1867?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian

• General Zaragoza

• Miguel Hidalgo

What type of events are held in Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

• Fireworks and barbecues

• Military parades and recreations of the Battle of Puebla

• Religious ceremonies and fasting

• Political rallies and speeches

Which cities in the United States hold large Cinco de Mayo festivals?

• New York, Miami, and San Francisco

• Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston

• Dallas, Phoenix, and San Diego

• Seattle, Boston, and Atlanta

What year did the Battle of Puebla take place?

• 1810

• 1848

• 1862

• 1910