Froggy Jumps Cinco de Mayo Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge about the history of Cinco de Mayo with this fun quiz! by Russ 1 What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate? a The Battle of Puebla b Day of the Dead c Mexican Independence 2 In which year did the Battle of Puebla take place? a 1848 b 1862 c 1875 3 Who was the Mexican general at the Battle of Puebla? a General Villa b General Ignacio Zaragoza c General Santa Anna 4 Which country did Mexico defeat at the Battle of Puebla? a France b Spain c United States 5 Is Cinco de Mayo a national holiday in Mexico? a No, it's a regional holiday. b Yes, it's a federal holiday. c Yes, it's celebrated nationwide. 6 Where is Cinco de Mayo primarily celebrated in Mexico? a Puebla b Mexico City c Guadalajara 7 What year did the French invasion of Mexico begin? a 1861 b 1855 c 1865 8 What is a common way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.? a Thanksgiving dinners b Fireworks displays c Festivals and parades 9 Which U.S. city is known for its large Cinco de Mayo celebrations? a New York b Los Angeles c Chicago 10 What type of food is commonly enjoyed during Cinco de Mayo? a Pizza b Tacos and enchiladas c Sushi