What is Cinco de Mayo? Why do people celebrate
this holiday? In this activity you will read a short article about
the history of Cinco de Mayo and answer five comprehension questions to
test your knowledge over the history of Cinco de Mayo.
Directions:
1. Print out this page before starting the activity.
2. Have a pencil and a piece of paper to answer the five questions.
3. Click on the link The History of Cinco de Mayo and read it to yourself. When finished print out the article.
4. Click on the BACK button when finished.
5. Answer the following questions using complete answers on your paper. (You may look back in the article for answers.)
1. Why is Cinco de
Mayo a date of great importance for the
Mexican and Chicano communities?
2. What
did the "Batalla de Puebla" victory by the Mexican army
demonstrate to the world?
3. When is the Mexican Independance Day celebrated?
4. Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated more in the United States or in Mexico?
5. How
do people of Mexican decent in the United States celebrate
this significant day?
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How you will be graded:
Your teacher will expect you to have answered the five
questions in complete answers on your paper. You should get at least
four out of five correct.
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