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B. False
May 5 is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day, which is on September 16, 1810
Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day
A. True B. False |
A. Tequila
Popular alcoholic beverage used for Cinco de Mayo
A. Tequila B. Vodka C. Sangria |
A. 1 Day
How long did the Battle of Puebla last?
A. 1 Week B. 1 Day C. 1 Year |
B. Green, White, Red
What colors are in Mexico's flag?
A. Yellow, Green, Red B. Green, White, Red C. Brown, Tan, Green |
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A. Trumpet
What instrument is included in a mariachi band
A. Trumpet B. Piccolo C. Clarinet |
C. Avocado
More than 80 million pounds are used
During Cinco de Mayo, what fruit is most used?
A. Pineapple B. Kiwi C. Avocado |
C. Trick or Treating event
What does NOT happen in Puebla on Cinco de Mayo?
A. Reenactment of the battle B. Military Parade C. Trick or Treating event |
B. Museums
Mexico City has the second most ____ in the world
A. Restaurants B. Museums C. Libraries |
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C. Chihuahua Races
What races occur annually?
A. Horse Race B. Donkey Race C. Chihuahua Race |
B. Shredded meat
Main ingredient in Chalupas
A. Lettuce B. Shredded meat C. Tomatoes |
B. California
Where was the first celebration in America for the Battle of Puebla?
A. New York B. California C. Texas |
A. Chocolate
What did Mexico bring to Europe?
A. Chocolate B. Pasta C. Avocado |
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B. Franklin Roosevelt
Which President was the first to recognize Cinco de Mayo?
A. Bill Clinton B. Franklin Roosevelt C. George Bush Sr |
A. Chiles en Nogada
This dish signifies Mexico's colors
A. Chiles en Nogada B. Mole Poblano C. Harissa Chilaquiles |
C. Changed the town name in his honor
How did they honor the General who led the army in the Battle of Puebla?
A. Created a statue in his honor B. Started a parade in his name C. Changed the town name in his honor |
B. They were put to death
What would happen in earlier times if someone in Mexico lost their sports game
A. They lost their home B. They were put to death C. They had to give up their first born child |
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B. Treaty of Cordoba
What gave Mexico its independence?
A. The Constitution B. The Treaty of Cordoba C. The Mission of Venzule |
C. Spanish nuns
Who invented many of the Spanish dishes?
A. Immigrants B. Orphan children C. Spanish nuns |
B. Outdated guns
The Mexican Army was outnumbered, poorly supplied and had _____
A. No food B. Outdated guns C. Limited weapons |
C. Copper
Mexico is rich in natural resources, like oil, silver and ____
A. Gold B. Corn C. Copper |