Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos

Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos

Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos

Assessment

Quiz

World Languages

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

James VanDenburgh

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What date is Halloween celebrated on?

November 1

October 31

November 2

October 30

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient festival is Halloween rooted in?

Dia de los Muertos

Samhain

Beltane

Yule

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which countries was the festival of Samhain traditionally celebrated?

Mexico and Spain

Ireland, United Kingdom, and France

United States and Canada

Italy and Greece

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Día de los Muertos celebration?

To scare away evil spirits

To honor and remember the deceased

To celebrate the harvest

To welcome the winter season

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the traditions of Halloween and Día de los Muertos differ in terms of mood and atmosphere?

Both are somber and quiet

Halloween is colorful and joyful, while Día de los Muertos is dark and scary

Halloween is dark and scary, while Día de los Muertos is colorful and joyful

Both are dark and scary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain why the change of seasons was significant in the celebration of Samhain.

It marked the beginning of the harvest season

It was believed to connect this world with the next

It signified the end of the year

It was a time to plant new crops

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Compare the cultural origins of Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Both originated in the United States

Halloween has Gaelic origins, while Día de los Muertos has Aztec and Nahua origins

Both have Aztec origins

Halloween has Aztec origins, while Día de los Muertos has Gaelic origins

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