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