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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Quiz

Test your knowledge about the vibrant traditions and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo! This quiz will challenge you with facts about the holiday's origins, celebrations, and its cultural impact.

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The Battle of Puebla
Mexican cultural celebrations in the U.S.
Significant food and traditions

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DancingCactus42

What other holiday is Cinco de Mayo most frequently confused with?

Mardi Gras

Mexican independence day

4th of July

Day of the Dead

On May 5, 1862 a Mexican militia unexpectedly defeated the French in what battle?

Battle of the Alamo

Battle of Palo Alto

Battle of Buena Vista

Battle of Puebla

What French leader sent troops to Mexico in an effort to assert territorial control?

King Louis XVIII

King Charles X

Duke of Reichstadt

Emperor Napoleon III

During what decade did Cinco de Mayo celebrations become popular in the US?

1920-1930

1950-1960

1980-1990

2000-2010

How many men made up the Mexican militia that defeated the French in the battle on May 5, 1862?

500

1500

2000

6000

Who was the president of Mexico in 1862?

Vincente Fox

Luis Echverria Alvarez

Pedro Lascurain

Benito Juarez

Where does the worlds largest Cinco de Mayo celebration take place?

Los Angeles, California

Puebla, Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

What was the significance of the Mexican militia’s victory over the French in the battle that marked Cinco de Mayo?

The end of the Franco-Mexican War

A moral victory for the underdog

The start of the Mexican Revolution

An example on how to control territory

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