1. Cinco de Mayo Nombre: Karin
Go to the following link to watch a short presentation
about Cinco de Mayo and then answer the following
questions in detail. Type your answers in a different
color. (English)
http://scartermom.webs.com/cincodemayo.htm
1. What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French Army during
the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This date is very important because the
Mexican Army’s victory was very unexpected because the French had a
very strong and stable army at this point.
2. What is Cinco de Mayo commonly mistaken for?
Cinco de Mayo is most commonly mistaken for Mexico’s Independence
Day. September 16th is the date of Mexico’s Independence Day, contrary
to popular belief.
3. Do we have any celebrations that may be misinterpreted by other
cultures? If so, what?
With every holiday or celebration, there is a chance that it will be
misinterpreted by other cultures. For example, Halloween. Some people
refer to Halloween as worshipping the dead while
most Americans just see it as a fun festivity with
candy and costumes.
Now, watch this short video presentation on a
special sauce called “mole poblano” which is used
in many traditonal dishes of Mexico. Answer the
following questions.
4. What ingredients are used to make this dish?
(name at least 4)

2. Cinco de Mayo Nombre: Karin
Some of the ingredients used to make Mole Poblano are chiles, tomatoes,
garlic, and cumin. There are many other ingredients that make the meal
such a delectable
5. Over what type of meats is it traditionally served?
Mole Poblano is a Mexican sauce that is traditionally served over meats
such as chicken or turkey.
6. Have you ever tried a dish with mole poblano at a Mexican restaurant
or in traveling to Mexico?
Honestly, I’ve never heard of the dish Mole Poblano before watching this
video presentation. Therefore; I do not believe I’ve ever tried the dish at
neither a Mexican restaurant or in Mexico.