How well do you know your Mexican historical figures?

Every once in a while (and generally more often than that), an advertisement or a sign in a store will incorrectly pair historical Mexican figures with historical Mexican events. Whether it’s 5 de mayo, 20 de noviembre or even today’s 16 de septiembre, there always seems to be some kind of mix-up. To help clarify and provide a little historical context, we have created a simple trivia game to help you match perennial Mexican legends to the correct holidays with which they are associated. Test your knowledge and the first person to post the correct answer in the comment box below will win a cool prize!

The first person to post the correct answer below will win a cool prize! :)

Winner will be announced on Monday. – 9/19/16

Answers

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla ( Full name: Miguel Gregorio Antonio Ignacio Hidalgo y Costilla Gallaga Mandarte y Villaseñor. For real)
He is credited with igniting the Mexican Revolutionary War.

José María Morelos y Pavón
He assumed leadership of the Revolutionary War after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s execution.

Benito Juárez
One of the most famous Mexican presidents, he served during the 5 de Mayo Battle of Puebla.

José María Morelos
He was the general that led troops to defeat the mighty French army during the 5 de Mayo Battle of Puebla.

Emiliano Zapata
He was a famous Revolutionary folk hero that led the peasant revolution in the state of Morelos.