Cinco de Mayo Quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• The signing of the Mexican Constitution

• The victory at the Battle of Puebla

• Mexican Independence Day

• The end of the Mexican Revolution

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

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Benito Juárez

• Emiliano Zapata

• Porfirio Díaz

Which country did Mexico defeat at the Battle of Puebla?

• Spain

• United States

• France

• Britain

In which year did the Battle of Puebla take place?

• 1848

• 1910

• 1862

• 1810

Who led the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla?

• Pancho Villa

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

• Ignacio Zaragoza

What is a common misconception about Cinco de Mayo?

• It is a federal holiday in Mexico

• It is celebrated on September 16

• It marks the end of the Mexican Revolution

• It celebrates Mexican Independence

Which state in Mexico is primarily associated with Cinco de Mayo celebrations?

• Puebla

• Jalisco

• Chiapas

• Oaxaca

What type of events are common in Mexico on Cinco de Mayo?

• Fireworks displays

• Carnivals

• Military parades and battle recreations

• Bullfighting

Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the United States?

• To honor Mexican Independence Day

• To commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• To celebrate Mexican culture and heritage

• To mark the end of the Civil War

Which group helped raise awareness of Cinco de Mayo in the United States during the 1960s?

• Mexican artists

• American historians

• Chicano activists

• Mexican government