What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
What is the Spanish word for ‘hat’?
Sombrero
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What is the staple food of Mexico? Start with the letter “T."
Tortilla
Which precious metal is mined in central Mexico?
Silver. Mexico is the largest silver producer.
What is the language in Mexico?
Spanish
Which prickly plant is associated with Mexico?
Cactus
What is the Spanish word for ‘Good-Bye’?
Adios
What is the currency of Mexico?
Pesos
Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico.
False
True
What type of music originated in Jalisco, Mexico?
Mariachi
What is the Spanish word for ‘Hello’?
Hola
On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s independence, just like the Fourth of July is for the United States.
False. It commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
What country has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
The United States of America
What is the official holiday dish for Cinco de Mayo?
Mole poblano. This native Pueblan dish is a sauce made with as many as 20 ingredients, including chocolate and chilies. Traditionally, it is served over turkey.
