What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
May 5th or 5th of May
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, red
Who did Mexico fight?
French
In what year did the battle take place?
1862
1968
1762
This type of music is famously associated with both Mexico and Cinco de Mayo
Mariachi
True or False-Cinco de Mayo became popular in the United States as a way to celebrate Mexican heritage.
True
Who had more soldiers during the battle?
Mexicans
French
What are two ways people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
People attend parades, listen to mariachi, have parties, eat traditional Mexican foods
How many avocados are eaten by Americans on Cinco de Mayo?
5 million pounds
20 million pounds
81 million pounds
Where is Cinco De Mayo most popular?
USA
Mexico
What event does Washington, D.C. hold on Cinco de Mayo?
Running of the Chihuahuas
How many troops stormed into Mexico City?
6,000
3,000
2,000
10,000
When is Mexican Independence day celebrated ? (hint: not May 5th)
September 16th
What are some ways we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Eat Mexican food, break open a piñata, attend a parade, listen to mariachi band, or attend a festival
