Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does "Cinco de Mayo" mean in English?

• Fifth of May

• May Festival

• Mexican Victory

• Independence Day

What type of music is often played during Cinco de Mayo?

• Opera

• Jazz

• Mariachi

• Reggae

Is Cinco de Mayo Mexico's Independence Day?

• Yes

• It's debated

• Sometimes

• No

What country did Mexico fight in the Battle of Puebla?

• USA

• France

• Britain

• Spain

Where is the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration held?

• Mexico City

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

• Guadalajara

What year did the Battle of Puebla take place?

• 1912

• 1776

• 1862

• 1810

Why was the Mexican victory at Puebla surprising?

• They had more soldiers

• They were outnumbered

• It was a naval battle

• They had better weapons

What do the colors on the Mexican flag represent?

• Peace, love, and joy

• Hope, purity, and blood of fighters

• Earth, sky, and sun

• Culture, tradition, and unity

What does "sombrero" provide protection from?

• The rain

• The wind

• Mosquitoes

• The sun

What is the significance of the Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo?

• It represents a major military alliance

• It symbolizes the victory of the Mexican Army over France

• It marks the defeat of the Spanish army

• It is the day Mexico declared its independence