Let's learn all we can about Cinco de Mayo. Please record all of your answers on your worksheet.

Click here to print the worksheet that accompanies this scavenger hunt.

1.  What does "Cinco de Mayo" mean in English?

2. Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of ________________ over the _______________at the Battle of ______________.

3.True or False - Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day.

4. What is the actual date on which Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain?

5. What is the name of the general who led his troops to victory at the Battle of Pruebla?

6. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a very regional holiday - certain regions celebrate it more than others. What state in Mexico is known for celebrating this holiday? Why do you think it is especially celebrated there? (Hint: Scroll down to "Today's Celebration.")

7. Where in the U.S. has this celebration become popular?

8. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican _________________, of _____________, _________________, _______________ and _____________ unique to Mexico.

9. Pretend you are having a party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some of your friends. Look at some different Mexican specialty dishes and pick three that you would like to taste. Write the name of the dish in Spanish and what it is in English.

Let's learn a little about Mexico...

10. Describe the Mexican flag. What does the green section stand for? What does the white section stand for? What does the red section stand for?

11. What is the capital of Mexico?

12. Thinking back to your unit on economics, name three things that Mexico exports.

13. Go to Enchanted Learning and write down two interesting facts you learned about Mexico.