Cinco de mayo

Cinco de Mayo is an important time for people to come together and celebrate with food, music, and dance.

Which countries celebrate the holiday Cinco de Mayo? 

• Mexico & France

• United States & Mexico

• Spain & Mexico

• France & United States

What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with?

• Labor Day

• Day of the Dead
• 4th of July
• Mexican Independence Day

On May 5, 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in a battle that lasted for 4 hours.

What was the name of this battle?

• Battle of Puebla
• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of Palo Alto
• Battle of Buena Vista

Which French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control?

• King Louis XVIII
• King Charles X
• Duke of Reichstadt
• Emperor Napoleon III

Choose the word that means "to honor or remember an event or person."

• tradition

• commemorate

• represent

• reflection

How many men made up the Mexican militia that defeated the French in the battle on May 5, 1862?

• 500
• 1500
• 2000
• 6000

Who was the President of Mexico in 1862?

• Vincente Fox
• Luis Echeverría Álvarez
• Pedro Lascuráin
• Benito Juárez

Choose the food below that is NOT a traditional food eaten on Cinco de Mayo.

• churros

• guacamole

• salsa

• mac & cheese

The Jarabe Tapatío is a traditional________performed on Cinco de Mayo. It is also called the Mexican Hat __________.

It is a representation of Mexican culture and traditions, as it has been passed down through generations and remains an important part of Mexican celebrations.

• dance

• song

• play

• sport

Guacamole is a dip made from mashed ____________,

onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Americans consume 81 million pounds of these on Cinco de Mayo.

• beans

• avocados

• potatoes

• corn