Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• The victory at the Battle of Puebla

• The Mexican Independence Day

• The signing of the Mexican Constitution

• The end of the Mexican-American War

Who was the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Maximiliano de Austria

• Benito Juárez

• Emiliano Zapata

Which country did the Mexican army defeat at the Battle of Puebla?

• France

• Britain

• United States

• Spain

Who led the Mexican forces during the Battle of Puebla?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Pancho Villa

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Ignacio Zaragoza

What year did the Battle of Puebla take place?

• 1810

• 1848

• 1862

• 1910

What was the main reason for the French invasion of Mexico?

• To support the Mexican Revolution

• To establish a pro-French monarchy

• To spread French culture

• To annex Mexican territory

Who was the French emperor during the Battle of Puebla?

• Napoleon III

• Louis XIV

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon I

What is a common misconception about Cinco de Mayo?

• It is a national holiday in Mexico

• It is the Mexican Independence Day

• It marks the end of the Mexican Revolution

• It celebrates the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which state in Mexico is the focal point of Cinco de Mayo celebrations?

• Chiapas

• Jalisco

• Puebla

• Oaxaca

What is a traditional dish often associated with Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Puebla?

• Chiles en nogada

• Mole poblano

• Tamales

• Tacos al pastor