Cuestionario sobre el Día de los Muertos

Open-ended: Describe the significance of sugar skulls in Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Matching: Match the following items with their descriptions related to Día de los Muertos.

Open-ended: Explain how Día de los Muertos differs from Halloween in terms of cultural significance and activities.

Marigold flowers are often used during Día de los Muertos. What is their symbolic meaning?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Love and passion

• Death and mourning

• The fragility of life

Which of the following is a traditional food item prepared for Día de los Muertos?

• Tamales

• Sushi

• Pizza

• Croissants

Which activity is commonly associated with Día de los Muertos celebrations?

• Lighting fireworks

• Building sandcastles

• Visiting cemeteries

• Planting trees

What is the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos?

• It is a celebration of the harvest season.

• It is a time to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

• It is a festival to welcome the new year.

• It is a religious ceremony for rain.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a famous figure often honored during Día de los Muertos for his contributions to Mexican culture and art.

• Diego Rivera

• Frida Kahlo

• Emiliano Zapata

• Benito Juárez

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a traditional Día de los Muertos altar?

• Photographs of deceased loved ones

• Candles

• Fireworks

• Marigold flowers

Fill in the blank: Traditional altars, known as ________, are an essential part of Día de los Muertos celebrations.

• calaveras

• ofrendas

• mariposas

• papel picado