Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does 'Cinco de Mayo' mean in English?

• May 25

• May 15

• May 1

• May 5

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Which country celebrates Cinco de Mayo?

• France

• Spain

• United States

• Mexico

What happened on May 5, 1862?

• The War of Reform started

• Mexican soldiers beat the French

• Mexico gained independence

• Juárez became president

Who was the president of Mexico after the War of Reform?

• Napoleon III

• Félix Zuloaga

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

Why did European troops invade Mexico?

• Mexico owed money

• To gain independence

• To celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• To support Juárez

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Which countries sent soldiers to Mexico in 1861?

• Russia, China, Japan

• Spain, France, Great Britain

• United States, Canada, Brazil

• Germany, Italy, Portugal

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla?

• Spain won

• Mexico won

• It was a draw

• France won

What did the French do after losing the Battle of Puebla?

• Left Mexico

• Celebrated

• Sent reinforcements

• Made peace

Who was the French leader during the invasion of Mexico?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

• Félix Zuloaga

• Napoleon III

Why did France leave Mexico in 1866?

• They lost interest

• They won the war

• Problems at home

• Mexico paid its debts