Día de Muertos Quiz

What is Día de Muertos?

• Día de Muertos is a festival that originated in Brazil to commemorate the dead.

• Día de Muertos is a celebration of the living and the start of the new year.

• Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

• Día de Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Spain to honor deceased loved ones.

When is Día de Muertos celebrated?

• October 31st and November 1st

• December 25th and 26th

• November 1st and 2nd

• February 14th and 15th

What is the history of Día de Muertos?

• Día de Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Spain.

• Día de Muertos is a festival that originated in Brazil.

• Día de Muertos is a tradition that dates back to ancient Greece.

• Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

What is an ofrenda?

• A type of traditional Mexican dance.

• A special type of food served during the Day of the Dead celebration.

• A type of flower commonly used in Day of the Dead decorations.

• A collection of objects and offerings placed on a ritual altar during the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.

What is the purpose of an ofrenda?

• The purpose of an ofrenda is to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

• The purpose of an ofrenda is to store personal belongings.

• The purpose of an ofrenda is to celebrate a person's birthday.

• The purpose of an ofrenda is to display artwork.

What does an "ofrenda" contain?

• Candles

• Decorative skulls and skeletons

• Papel Picado

• Pictures

What is the purpose of "Día de Muertos"?

• Party

• Ask for candy

• To honour our deceased love ones.

• To collect money.

What is the significance of marigolds (cempasúchitl) in Día de Muertos?

• Marigolds are believed to attract the souls of the deceased.

• Marigolds are believed to bring bad luck during Día de Muertos.

• Marigolds are a symbol of mourning and grief in Mexican culture.

• Marigolds are used to ward off evil spirits during Día de Muertos.

What is the traditional food associated with Día de Muertos?

• pan de muerto

• pizza

• sushi

• tacos

What is the purpose of sugar skulls?

• To use as a Halloween decoration.

• To make candy.

• To honor and remember deceased loved ones during the Day of the Dead celebration.

• To decorate cakes and pastries.