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Mexico's Independence Day

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Answer in a complete sentence.

Who was the leader of the Mexican War of Independence?

4 lines
2.

El Grito de Dolores is associated with which historical event?

a)

The start of the Mexican War of Independence

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Mexico

c)

The Battle of Puebla

d)

The Mexican Fiesta

3.

What is reenacted by the current Mexican President each year?

4 lines
4.

Pick 2

People all over the world celebrate Mexican Independence Day by:

a)

Attending parades

b)

Singing Mexico's National Anthem

c)

Eating traditional Mexican food

d)

Decorating their house with the flag colors

5.

Mexicans hold a church mass on the night of September (a)   for Independence Day.

6.

Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican independence from France.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Miguel Hidalgo was also a priest.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is the cry of Independence?

(a)  

9.

Hidalgo was planning a rally in the ______________until he heard of his arrest order.

a)

Christmas

b)

late Fall

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

10.

Hidalgo’s famous speech is known as the (a)   .

11.

Mexico celebrates its independence from the United States every year.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

All over the world, cities with large Mexican populations celebrate with parades.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The colors of the Mexican flag are red, white, and (a)   .

14.

Hidalgo rang the church bell and then rallied the people to __________.

a)

dance

b)

fight

c)

sing

d)

fiesta

15.

What was Father Miguel Hidalgo's role in the independence of Mexico?

a)

He was a leader in the Mexican War of Independence.

b)

He was a Spanish colonial governor.

c)

He was a famous Mexican artist.

d)

He was a Mexican president.

16.

Who was Juan Diego?

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17.

José María Morelos played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. Which of the following best describes his contribution?

a)

He was a key military leader and strategist.

b)

He was the first president of independent Mexico.

c)

He negotiated peace with Spain.

d)

He was a famous poet and writer.

18.

Saint Guadalupe played a significant role in the independence of Mexico.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Agustín de Iturbide played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. Which of the following best describes his contribution?

a)

He was a Spanish supporting soldier who switched sides and later became Emperor of Mexico.

b)

He was a priest who opposed Mexican independence.

c)

He was a diplomat who negotiated peace between the US and Mexico.

d)

He was a revolutionary leader who fought against Iturbide.

20.

Guadalupe Victoria played a significant role in the independence of Mexico. What was his contribution?

a)

He was the first President of Mexico.

b)

He led the Spanish forces against the revolutionaries.

c)

He was a famous poet during the independence era.

d)

He negotiated peace with the United States.

21.

What is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States?

a)

National Hispanic Heritage Month

b)

Independence Day

c)

Revolution Day

d)

Liberation Day

22.

Which country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25, 1810?

a)

Argentina

b)

Bolivia

c)

Chile

d)

Colombia

23.

On what date does Mexico celebrate its Independence Day?

a)

September 15

b)

September 16

c)

July 20

d)

August 6

24.

Which holiday is celebrated in Cuba on January 1, 1959?

a)

Independence Day

b)

Liberation Day

c)

Revolution Day

d)

National Day

25.

The Dominican Republic celebrates its Independence Day on ________.

a)

February 27, 1844.

b)

March 15, 1844.

c)

April 16, 1844.

d)

May 5, 1844.

26.

Which country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25, 1810?

a)

Argentina

b)

Bolivia

c)

Chile

d)

Colombia

27.

Ecuador celebrates its Independence Day on ________.

a)

August 10, 1809.

b)

July 4, 1776.

c)

September 16, 1810.

d)

July 20, 1810.

28.

What is the significance of September 15 for several Latin American countries?

a)

It is the anniversary of their independence

b)

It is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month

c)

It is Columbus Day

d)

It is Liberation Day.

29.

Paraguay celebrates its Independence Days on ________.

a)

May 14-15, 1811.

b)

July 4, 1776.

c)

September 16, 1810.

d)

August 15, 1821.

30.

Which country celebrates its Independence Day on July 28, 1821?

a)

Peru

b)

Uruguay

c)

Venezuela

d)

Spain

31.

Fill in the blank: Uruguay celebrates its Independence Day on ________.

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

August 25, 1828

c)

September 16, 1810

d)

July 20, 1810

32.

Which country celebrates its National Day on October 12, 1492?

a)

Spain

b)

Venezuela

c)

Mexico

d)

Cuba

33.

Fill in the blank: Venezuela celebrates its Independence Day on ________.

a)

July 5, 1811.

b)

August 15, 1811.

c)

June 20, 1811.

d)

September 10, 1811.

34.

Which countries celebrate their independence on September 15, 1821?

a)

A) Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

b)

B) Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia

c)

C) Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru

d)

D) Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela

35.

Fill in the blank: Panama celebrates its Independence Day on ________.

a)

November 3, 1903.

b)

July 4, 1776.

c)

September 16, 1810.

d)

July 20, 1810.

36.

What is "fellow countrymen" in Spanish.

a)

PAISANOS

b)

AMIGOS

c)

HERMANOS

d)

COMPADRES

37.

The Cry of Independence' or the Spanish name of Hidalgo's speech.

a)

El Grito

b)

El Grita de Dolores

c)

El Grito de Dolores

d)

Grito Indigena

38.

Which country has an independence day on August 10?

a)

ECUADOR

b)

BRAZIL

c)

ARGENTINA

d)

CHILE

39.

What country celebrates Revolution Day on May 25th?

a)

ARGENTINA

b)

BRAZIL

c)

CHILE

d)

PERU

40.

ACROSS: 12. Today, the current _____ of Mexico reenacts the famous speech.

a)

PRESIDENT

b)

GOVERNOR

c)

MAYOR

d)

SENATOR

41.

Who was the first president of Mexico?

a)

GUADALUPE VICTORIA

b)

BENITO JUAREZ

c)

PORFIRIO DIAZ

d)

ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA

42.

Hidalgo flew the banner of _______ in his rally.

a)

GUADALUPE

b)

MEXICO

c)

LIBERTY

d)

INDEPENDENCE

43.

Which country has an independence day on July 20th?

a)

COLOMBIA

b)

ARGENTINA

c)

BRAZIL

d)

CHILE

44.

The city where Hidalgo's rally took place?

(a)  

45.

What is the last flag picture on page 4?

a)

VENEZUELA

b)

BRAZIL

c)

ARGENTINA

d)

COLOMBIA

46.

__________ attempted to become the first Emperor of Mexico, but failed.

a)

AGUSTIN DE ITURBIDE

b)

HERNANCORTES

c)

MIGUELHIDALGO

d)

BENITOJUÁREZ

47.

Mexico's flag colors are red, white, and _____.

a)

BLUE

b)

YELLOW

c)

BLACK

d)

GREEN

48.

A priest who rallied his people on September 15, 1810.

a)

MIGUEL HIDALGO

b)

JOSE MORELOS

c)

VICENTE GUERRERO

d)

IGNACIO ALLENDE

49.

Mexico's Independence Day is often confused with _______.

a)

Cinco de Mayo

b)

Día de los Muertos

c)

Revolution Day

d)

Labor Day

50.

Hidalgo was later ______ in the Spanish Inquisition.

a)

EXECUTED

b)

PARDONED

c)

IMPRISONED

d)

EXILED

51.

When is Mexico's actual independence day?

a)

May 8th

b)

June 11th

c)

August 18th

d)

September 16th

52.

When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated?

a)

September 15th-16th

b)

October 30th-31st

c)

August 23-24th

d)

July 4th-5th

53.

Mexico gained Independence in the year (a)   .

Choose from the below words
1810
1821
1836
1845
54.

When is Peru's Independence Day?

(a)  

55.

What is Columbus Day also known as?

a)

Dia de la Taza

b)

Dia de la Raza

c)

Dia de la Maza

d)

Dia de la Caza