WorksheetsCinco de Mayo Test
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 36mins
What happened on May 5th?
It is just a party day
It is Mexico's independence day
Mexico lost a significant battle
Mexico won a significant battle
Where did the battle take place?
Puebla
Mexico CIty
Veracruz
Guadalajara
What year did this significant battle happen in?
1962
1862
1852
1972
Who was the president of the United States at this time?
Abraham Lincoln
George W. Bush
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the president of Mexico during this time?
Ignacio Zaragoza
Miguel Hidalgo
Emiliano Zapata
Benito Juarez
Who did Mexico fight on May 5th?
Spain
France
England
United States
What was France ultimate goal?
to give them a lesson
to get their money back
to take over Mexico
to take slaves back to France
Why was the United states unable to help Mexico fight this battle?
Mexico owed the U.S. as well.
the U.S. was dealing with the Civil War.
Mexico didn't ask the U.S. for help
the U.S. didn't want any enemies.
What name was given to this battle?
La batalla de Puebla
La batalla de la Independencia
La batalla de Hidalgo
La batalla contra Francia
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?
Ignacio Zaragoza
Pancho Villa
Emiliano Zapata
MIguel Hidalgo
The French Army was known for what?
the army was large
the army was well trained
the army had better weapons
the army had all of the above.
How many men fought in the battle?
4,500 Mexican and 6,500 French
100 Mexican and 4,000 French
50 Mexican and 300 French
6,500 Mexican and 4,500 French
What day does Mexico celebrate their independence?
May 5th
September 16th
May 3rd
September 19th
What do many people mistakenly believe we are celebrating on May 5th?
(a)
What are we really celebrating on May 5th?
(a)
True or False? Cinc de Mayo is a bigger holiday in the US than in Mexico?
(a)
What three countries did Mexico owe debt to?
(a)
How many French troops set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles?
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
Why did France, Britain, and Spain send warships to Mexico in 1861?
They wanted to help Mexico during its internal conflict.
They were seeking to expand their empires into Mexican territory.
They were demanding payment for debts owed to them by Mexico.
They wanted to establish trade agreements with Mexico.
How did Cinco de Mayo become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the U.S.?
It was declared as a federal holiday in the U.S. to celebrate Mexican independence from France.
It was promoted by the Mexican government as a way to connect with Mexican-Americans.
The Chicano activists in the 1960's adopted it (chose to celebrate) as a symbol of resistance against oppression.
It was popularized by Mexican-American communities in the late 1800's.
What does the word "commemoration" mean?
A celebration of something that happened in the past.
A type of physical battle.
A holiday that happens every year.
A way of forgetting past events.
How did Cinco de Mayo become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the U.S.?
It was declared as a federal holiday in the U.S. to celebrate Mexican independence from France.
It was promoted by the Mexican government as a way to connect with Mexican-Americans.
The Chicano activists in the 1960's adopted it (chose to celebrate) as a symbol of resistance against oppression.
It was popularized by Mexican-American communities in the late 1800's.
The text highlights the importance of Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. What are some traditions or cultural practices that are important to you and your family? How do these traditions connect you to your heritage or community? *MAKE SURE TO DESCRIBE: 1) Traditions that are important to you and your family AND 2) How these traditions connect you to your heritage and/or community here in Las Vegas.
The text describes how the Battle of Puebla, despite being a small victory, became a powerful symbol of Mexican resistance. Think about a time when you or someone you know faced a challenge or obstacle. How did that experience shape your perspective or inspire you to keep going? *MAKE SURE TO DESCRIBE: 1) Challenge or obstacle that you faced and 2) How that experience shaped your perspective or inspired you to keep going.
