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Cinco de Mayo History Trivia

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what country is Cinco de Mayo most widely celebrated?

a)

Mexico

b)

Spain

c)

United States

2.

Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

a)

Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla

b)

Mexican Independence Day

3.

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

a)

MX Independence Day

b)

Day of the Dead

c)

Revolution Day

4.

What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?

a)

Tacos

b)

Mole Pablano

c)

Tamales

5.

When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?

a)

September 16

b)

October 13

c)

May 5

d)

April 10

6.

Who originally wanted to invade Mexico?

a)

Italy and Norway

b)

France, England, and Spain

c)

Greece

d)

Egypt and Finland

7.

Who was the Mexican President during the Battle of Puebla?

a)

Porfirio Díaz

b)

José M. Iglesias

c)

Benito Juárez

8.

Who led the Mexican army in the Battle of Puebla ?

a)

General Juárez

b)

General Zaragoza

c)

General Romero III

9.

What country did Mexico get its independence from?

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

Portugal

d)

France

10.

In what decades did Cinco de Mayo celebrations become popular in the U.S.?

a)

1920-1930

b)

1930-1940

c)

1950-1960

d)

1980-1990