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Cinco De Mayo
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1
When was Tenochtitlan Founded? (Is now the historic center of Mexico City.)
A very long time ago
January 876
It is unknown
March 1325
2
What is Mexico's Iconic folk music called?
Banda
Ranchera
Corridos
Mariachi
3
Cinco de Mayo is largely a regional holiday in Mexico—mostly celebrated in Puebla.
False
True
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Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
No reason. Just an excuse to Party.
To commemorate the 1st Indigenous President elected.
It's Mexico's Independence Day
To commemorate the Mexican Victory over France At the Battle of Puebla
5
What army did the Mexican army face in the battle of puebla?
Texan Army
British Army
United States Army
French Army
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When did the battle of Puebla occur?
May 5, 1862
May 5, 1962
March 5, 1862
April 5, 1862
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Which USA President helped commercialize Cinco de Mayo?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Abraham Lincoln
Calvin Coolidge
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Who led the Mexican Army at the Battle of Puebla?
General Emiliano Zapata
General Ignacio Zaragoza
General Charles de Lorencez
General Francisco (Pancho) Villa
9
Which civilization came first, Maya or Aztec?
Spaniards
Maya
Aztec
No clue
10
Mexico is part of South America.
True
False
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What do the colors of the Mexican flag mean?
Green: Money, White: Hope, Red: Fun
Green: Hope, White: Faith, Red: The Courage and sacrifice of fallen heroes.
No meaning behind it they're just cool.
Green: Abundant Land, White: Abundant Water, Red: Abundant fruits
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What was Mexico’s first known society?
The Aztecs
The Mayans
The Mestizos
The Olmecs
13
Mexico is home to 68 Indigenous Peoples, each speaking their own native language.
True
False
14
Benito Juarez was the first Indigenous President.
False
True
15
The history of Mexico spans over three millennia.
True
False
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Why was the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862, so important?
Became a symbol of resistance and unity for Mexico.
Slowed down the French invasion of Mexico.
Mexico defeated a stronger French army, boosting national pride.
All of the Above
17
Parangaricutirimicuaro is the name of a town in Mexico.
False
True
18
Mexico consists of 31 states.
True
False
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Who was the leader of the Mexican War of Independence and is recognized as the Father of the Nation?
Pancho Villa
Diego Rivera
Hernan Cortez
Miguel Hidalgo
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Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary hero. Which of these famous revolutionary quotes is his?
The land belongs to those who work it with their hands
A revolution without vision is a revolt without a future.
All of the above.
It is better to die fighting than to die on your knees.
