Where is the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration held?
Los Angeles, California
What type of music originated in Jalisco, Mexico?
Mariachi
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red
Mexican food is known for its range of flavors and spices. What are some popular Mexican dishes?
Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales...
What is the currency of Mexico?
Pesos
What is the Spanish word for ‘Good-Bye’?
Adios
What is the language in Mexico?
Spanish
Which prickly plant is associated with Mexico?
Cactus
Which precious metal is mined in central Mexico?
Silver. Mexico is the largest silver producer.
What country has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
The United States of America
What is the Spanish word for ‘Good Morning’?
Buenos dias
What type of clothing do women traditionally wear on the holiday?
Pico skirts, which are colorful, long, flowing skirts. They are usually topped with a white blouse.
What is the Spanish word for ‘Goodnight’?
Buenas noches
What type of clothing do men traditionally wear on the holiday?
Men usually wear trousers and a shirt, but they add a sombrero (hat) and/or a serape, a brightly colored, woven, fringed shawl.
What is the staple food of Mexico? Start with the letter “T."
Tortilla
Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico.
False
True
On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5
Which North American country borders with Mexico?
United States
What is the Spanish word for ‘Thank You’?
Gracias
What is the Spanish word for ‘hat’?
Sombrero
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.
What is the Spanish word for ‘Hello’?
Hola
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.