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WorksheetsMexico's Independence Day
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 11mins
Answer in a complete sentence.
Who was the leader of the Mexican War of Independence?
El Grito de Dolores is associated with which historical event?
The start of the Mexican War of Independence
The signing of the Treaty of Mexico
The Battle of Puebla
The Mexican Fiesta
What is reenacted by the current Mexican President each year?
Pick 2
People all over the world celebrate Mexican Independence Day by:
Attending parades
Singing Mexico's National Anthem
Eating traditional Mexican food
Decorating their house with the flag colors
Mexicans hold a church mass on the night of September (a) for Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican independence from France.
True
False
Miguel Hidalgo was also a priest.
True
False
What is the cry of Independence?
(a)
Hidalgo was planning a rally in the ______________until he heard of his arrest order.
Christmas
late Fall
Spring
Summer
Hidalgo’s famous speech is known as the (a) .
Mexico celebrates its independence from the United States every year.
True
False
All over the world, cities with large Mexican populations celebrate with parades.
True
False
The colors of the Mexican flag are red, white, and (a) .
Hidalgo rang the church bell and then rallied the people to __________.
dance
fight
sing
fiesta
What was Father Miguel Hidalgo's role in the independence of Mexico?
He was a leader in the Mexican War of Independence.
He was a Spanish colonial governor.
He was a famous Mexican artist.
He was a Mexican president.
Who was Juan Diego?
José María Morelos played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. Which of the following best describes his contribution?
He was a key military leader and strategist.
He was the first president of independent Mexico.
He negotiated peace with Spain.
He was a famous poet and writer.
Saint Guadalupe played a significant role in the independence of Mexico.
True
False
Agustín de Iturbide played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. Which of the following best describes his contribution?
He was a Spanish supporting soldier who switched sides and later became Emperor of Mexico.
He was a priest who opposed Mexican independence.
He was a diplomat who negotiated peace between the US and Mexico.
He was a revolutionary leader who fought against Iturbide.
Guadalupe Victoria played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. What was his contribution?
He was the first President of Mexico.
He led the Spanish forces against the revolutionaries.
He was a famous poet during the independence era.
He negotiated peace with the United States.
What is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States?
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Independence Day
Revolution Day
Liberation Day
Which country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25, 1810?
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
On what date does Mexico celebrate its Independence Day?
September 15
September 16
July 20
August 6
Which holiday is celebrated in Cuba on January 1, 1959?
Independence Day
Liberation Day
Revolution Day
National Day
The Dominican Republic celebrates its Independence Day on ________.
February 27, 1844.
March 15, 1844.
April 16, 1844.
May 5, 1844.
Which country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25, 1810?
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador celebrates its Independence Day on ________.
August 10, 1809.
July 4, 1776.
September 16, 1810.
July 20, 1810.
What is the significance of September 15 for several Latin American countries?
It is the anniversary of their independence
It is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month
It is Columbus Day
It is Liberation Day.
Paraguay celebrates its Independence Days on ________.
May 14-15, 1811.
July 4, 1776.
September 16, 1810.
August 15, 1821.
Which country celebrates its Independence Day on July 28, 1821?
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Spain
Fill in the blank: Uruguay celebrates its Independence Day on ________.
July 4, 1776
August 25, 1828
September 16, 1810
July 20, 1810
Which country celebrates its National Day on October 12, 1492?
Spain
Venezuela
Mexico
Cuba
Fill in the blank: Venezuela celebrates its Independence Day on ________.
July 5, 1811.
August 15, 1811.
June 20, 1811.
September 10, 1811.
Which countries celebrate their independence on September 15, 1821?
A) Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
B) Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia
C) Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru
D) Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
Fill in the blank: Panama celebrates its Independence Day on ________.
November 3, 1903.
July 4, 1776.
September 16, 1810.
July 20, 1810.
What is "fellow countrymen" in Spanish.
PAISANOS
AMIGOS
HERMANOS
COMPADRES
The Cry of Independence' or the Spanish name of Hidalgo's speech.
El Grito
El Grita de Dolores
El Grito de Dolores
Grito Indigena
Which country has an independence day on August 10?
ECUADOR
BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
CHILE
What country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25th?
ARGENTINA
BRAZIL
CHILE
PERU
ACROSS: 12. Today, the current _____ of Mexico reenacts the famous speech.
PRESIDENT
GOVERNOR
MAYOR
SENATOR
Who was the first president of Mexico?
GUADALUPE VICTORIA
BENITO JUAREZ
PORFIRIO DIAZ
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
Hidalgo flew the banner of _______ in his rally.
GUADALUPE
MEXICO
LIBERTY
INDEPENDENCE
Which country has an independence day on July 20th?
COLOMBIA
ARGENTINA
BRAZIL
CHILE
The city where Hidalgo's rally took place?
(a)
What is the last flag picture on page 4?
VENEZUELA
BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
COLOMBIA
__________ attempted to become the first Emperor of Mexico, but failed.
AGUSTIN DE ITURBIDE
HERNANCORTES
MIGUELHIDALGO
BENITOJUÁREZ
Mexico's flag colors are red, white, and _____.
BLUE
YELLOW
BLACK
GREEN
A priest who rallied his people on September 15, 1810.
MIGUEL HIDALGO
JOSE MORELOS
VICENTE GUERRERO
IGNACIO ALLENDE
Mexico's Independence Day is often confused with _______.
Cinco de Mayo
Día de los Muertos
Revolution Day
Labor Day
Hidalgo was later ______ in the Spanish Inquisition.
EXECUTED
PARDONED
IMPRISONED
EXILED
When is Mexico's actual independence day?
May 8th
June 11th
August 18th
September 16th
When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?
September 15th-16th
October 30th-31st
August 23-24th
July 4th-5th
Mexico gained Independence in the year (a) .
When is Peru's Independence Day?
(a)
What is Columbus Day also known as?
Dia de la Taza
Dia de la Raza
Dia de la Maza
Dia de la Caza
