CInco de Mayo quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• the date of the Mexican army's victory over England

• Mexican Independence Day

• having a great time with friends

Who ruled France in 1862?

• Charles de Lorencez

• Napoleon II

• Napoleon III

• Benito Juarez

• Louis-Napoleon

Where did the French General direct his army, hoping to overthrow the president of Mexico?

• towards Mexico's shores

• towards the capital

• towards Puebla

• towards Texas

• towards Los Angeles

Where was Puebla situated?

• close to the capital

• in northern Mexico

• in east-central Mexico

• in the south of Mexico

Who led the Mexicans in the fight?

• Benito Juarez

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Charles de Lorencez

• Napoleon III

• the president

How long did the battle last?

• It lasted an entire year.

• It lasted from daybreak to early evening.

• It lasted longer than a month.

• It is still happening today.

What was the outcome of the battle?

• the French retreated

• the Mexicans surrendered

• Ignacio surrendered

• Napoleon showed up

According to the text Cinco de Mayo is celebrated today in many ways. Select all the ways . 

• parades

• Mariachi music

• sending post cards to loved ones

• folk dancing

• traditional foods

taping posters all over town

• true

• false

What did Cinco de Mayo evolve into in the United States?

• into a feast

• a celebration of France

• honoring the Mexican army

• a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage