Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Quiz

Test your knowledge of Mexican history with questions about Cinco de Mayo, Battle of Puebla, and Mexican Independence.

#1

Which event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

Mexican Independence Day
The Mexican Revolution
The Battle of Puebla
The Coronation of Emperor Maximilian I
#2

In which year did the Battle of Puebla occur?

1810
1848
1862
1910
#3

What does the term 'Cinco de Mayo' mean in English?

May 5th
Independence Day
Victory Day
Revolution Day
#4

Which city in Mexico hosted the Battle of Puebla?

Mexico City
Guadalajara
Puebla
Monterrey
#5

Which Mexican leader is known as the 'Father of Mexican Independence'?

Miguel Hidalgo
José María Morelos
Agustín de Iturbide
Benito Juárez
#6

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

Benito Juárez
Emiliano Zapata
Porfirio Díaz
Antonio López de Santa Anna
#7

Which country invaded Mexico in the Battle of Puebla?

Spain
France
United States
Germany
#8

Who led the French forces in the Battle of Puebla?

Napoleon Bonaparte
Louis-Napoleon III
Charles de Gaulle
Napoleon III's son
#9

Which Mexican holiday marks the anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain?

Día de los Muertos
Cinco de Mayo
Día de la Independencia
Día de la Revolución
#10

Who declared the Grito de Dolores, initiating the Mexican War of Independence?

Miguel Hidalgo
José María Morelos
Agustín de Iturbide
Benito Juárez
#11

After the Battle of Puebla, which Mexican holiday became significant in commemorating Mexican resistance to foreign domination?

Día de los Muertos
Día de la Revolución
Cinco de Mayo
Día de la Independencia
#12

In what year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?

1810
1821
1830
1848
#13

Who served as the first president of Mexico after its independence?

Miguel Hidalgo
José María Morelos
Agustín de Iturbide
Guadalupe Victoria
#14

Which Mexican president famously opposed foreign intervention in Mexico during the 19th century?

Benito Juárez
Porfirio Díaz
Venustiano Carranza
Lázaro Cárdenas
#15

Who is known for the famous quote 'It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees'?

Miguel Hidalgo
José María Morelos
Emiliano Zapata
Pancho Villa

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