True or False : everyone celebrates Cinco de Mayo in mexico
False. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated mostly in the U.S
True or false : The Mexican people LOVED giving money to France
FALSE!
WHERE did Cinco de Mayo start?
California
When is Mexican Independence day celebrated ? (hint: not May 5th)
September 16th
What helped the Mexican people win in the Battle of Puebla ?
Their courage and fierce determination
This type of music is famously associated with both Mexico and Cinco de Mayo
Mariachi
Who won the battle of Puebla ?
Mexico !
What was the name of the battle that gave Mexico their independence ?
Battle of Puebla
How many troops stormed into Mexico City?
2,000
6,000
3,000
10,000
Who had more soldiers during the battle?
French
Mexicans
How did Cinco de Mayo become a holiday? Who started it ?
Students in college organized the first Cinco de mayo
What colors are on the Mexican flag?
Green, white, red
What event does Washington, D.C. hold on Cinco de Mayo?
Running of the Chihuahuas
In what year did the battle take place?
1968
1762
1862
Who did Mexico fight?
French
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
How many avocados are eaten by Americans on Cinco de Mayo?
20 million pounds
81 million pounds
5 million pounds
Where is Cinco De Mayo most popular?
Mexico
USA
True or false : Going into the Battle of Puebla the Mexican people were very trained and prepared
False!! The Mexican people were not trained or professional soldiers at all. They were regular people such as farmers and shopkeepers who had no experience.
What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
May 5th or 5th of May
True or False-Cinco de Mayo became popular in the United States as a way to celebrate Mexican heritage.
True
What are two ways people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
People attend parades, listen to mariachi, have parties, eat traditional Mexican foods