WorksheetsCinco de Mayo
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4mins
In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated?
Spain
Mexico
United States
Guatemala
What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo often confused with?
The Day of the Dead
Mexican Independence Day
Mardi Gras
4th of July
On May 5th. 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in what battle?
Battle of Palo Alto
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Buena Vista
Battle of Puebla
How many men made up the militia that defeated the French on May 5th. 1862?
500
6000
2000
1500
Who was the president of Mexico in 1862?
Vicente Fox
Benito Juarez
Diego Rivera
Pancho Villa
What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to exert territorial control?
King Louis VIII
King Charles X
Marie Antoinette
The Emperor Napoleon III
What American War was happening at the same time as the Franco-Mexican War?
Civil War
Revolutionary War
World War I
Spanish-American War
What countries did Mexico owe money to?
Spain, Portugal, France
Spain, Germany, France
Spain, Great Britain, France
Portugal, Great Britain, France
What was the U.S. stance on the French intervention in Mexico?
Remained Neutral
Unanimously sided with France
Unanimously sided with Mexico
Divided loyalties between both sides.
What is the name of the town where the infamous Cinco de Mayo Battle took place?
Tijuana
Guadalajara
Vera Cruz
Puebla
What is the original reason France intervened in Mexico during this time?
To take over the country under French rule
To collect unpaid debts
To obtain land for farming
Benito Juarez insulted the French Emperor
The battle that inspired Cinco de Mayo lasted how long?
4 hours
12 hours
1 hour
1 week
How many pounds of avocados do Americans consume on Cinco de Mayo?
80,000
800,000
181 million
81 million
Who was the leader of the Mexican militia in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?
General Porfirio Diaz
Pancho Villa
General Ignacio Zaragoza
General Victoriano Huerta
When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
May 5
Sept. 16
Nov. 2
Feb. 6
What activities mark Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico?
Military parades and battle reenactments
Pinatas and fireworks
Taco eating contest
Lucha libre
What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
Tacos
Tamales
Enchiladas
Mole Poblano
Where does the world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration take place?
Los Angeles, California
Puebla, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
San Antonio, Texas
How many Americans claim Mexican ancestry?
18.4 million
50 million
37.1 million
20.5 million
Where do most Mexican Americans reside?
In the Southwest
In the Northeast
Just south of the border
In the Chicago
