Cinco de Mayo Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• france : european country whose troops fought mexico in the battle of puebla in 5/5/1862
• mariachi : traditional mexican folk music performer
• parade : public march that celebrates a special day or event
• fiesta : spanish party
• cavalry : a group of soldiers who usually fought on horseback
• avocado : guacamole fruit
• chicano : person of mexican origin or descent
• salsa : spicy tomato sauce
• costume : clothes worn as disguises at parties and festivals
• september : month mexico celebrates independence day
• tortilla : mexican flatbread
• sombrero : mexican hat
• heritage : something acquired as a result of one's natural situation or birth
• maracas : rhythm instrument containing pebbles and beans often played in pairs
• margarita : mexican tequila drink
• invaded : to enter a place, country, or region with an army in order to capture and conquer that area
• pinata : mexican paper toy figure
• amigo : spanish word for friend
• empire : an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
• puebla : mexican city where the 5/5/1862 battle took place
• thursday : day of the week this year cinco de mayo is celebrated
• stampede : a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals