Where is the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration held?
Los Angeles, California
Mexico City, Mexico
Houston, Texas
What is the currency of Mexico?
Yen
Pesos
Euros
Cinco de Mayo is a federal holiday in Mexico.
False
True
Which North American country borders with Mexico?
Canada
Montana
United States
Which precious metal is mined in central Mexico?
Gold
Silver
Platinum
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Tijuana
Puebla
True or False: Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s independence, just like the Fourth of July is for the United States.
True
False
What type of clothing do women traditionally wear on the holiday?
Wrap skirts
Yoke skirts
Pico skirts
Which prickly plant is associated with Mexico?
Cactus
Agave
Bougainvillea
Which country did Mexico defeat in the Battle of Puebla?
Spain
France
England
The "Running of the Chihuahuas'" is held in what city?
Los Angeles
Washington DC
New York City
What type of music originated in Jalisco, Mexico?
Polka
Mariachi
Jazz
What is the Spanish word for ‘Goodnight’?
Nos da
Buenas noches
Buenos dias
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Red, White, and Blue
Green, yellow, and blue
Green, white, and red
What is the Spanish word for ‘hat’?
Beret
Fedora
Sombrero
What is the Spanish word for ‘Hello’?
Hola
Gooney Goo Goo
Gracias
On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5
April 1
October 31
What is the Spanish word for ‘Thank You’?
Bonjour
Gracias
Merci
What country has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
Brazil
The United States of America
Mexico
Mexican food is known for its range of flavors and spices. What are some popular Mexican dishes?
spaghetti, lasagna, pizza
Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales...
Hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken
What is the language in Mexico?
Mandarin
Spanish
Portuguese
What is the staple food of Mexico? Start with the letter “T."
Tomales
Tacos
Tortilla
What is the Spanish word for ‘Good Morning’?
Boa noite
Buenos dias
Buonanotte
What is the official holiday dish for Cinco de Mayo?
Mole Poblano
Burritos
Enchiladas
What American President helped to commercialize "Cinco de Mayo"?
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Roosevelt