LAH Día de los Muertos ASSESSMENT #2

What does “Día de los Muertos” mean in English?

• Day of the Living

• Day of the Dead

• All Saints’ Day

• Spirit Celebration

On what dates is Día de los Muertos celebrated each year?

• October 31 and November 1

• November 1 and 2

• December 24 and 25

• November 2 and 3

Which flower is most commonly used to decorate altars during Día de los Muertos?

• Roses

• Lilies

• Marigolds (Cempasúchil)

• Orchids

What is pan de muerto?

• A traditional dance done only on Dia de los Muertos

• A special type of bread made for the holiday

• A kind of sugar skull that you can eat

• A flower used for decoration of the ofrendas

Which of the following countries is not typically associated with Día de los Muertos celebrations?

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Japan

• Peru

Why do families include the favorite foods and drinks of their loved ones on the ofrenda?

• To show off their cooking skills

• To welcome and honor the returning spirits

• To make the altar look more colorful

• To keep animals away from the ofrenda

What is one major difference between Día de los Muertos and Halloween?

• BOTH Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrate death with fear and horror

• Día de los Muertos focuses on remembering and celebrating loved ones.

• Halloween lasts for several days and Dia de los Muertos only lasts one day.

• Halloween honors ancestors through religious rituals and Dia de los Muertos doesn't.

Which of the following best explains why marigolds are an important symbol of the holiday?

• They are the only flowers that bloom in November.

• Their bright color and scent are believed to guide spirits home.

• They represent wealth and success.

• They are used only for religious purposes.

How does Día de los Muertos help families strengthen their connection across generations?

• By encouraging them to forget sad memories and move on from the past.

• By allowing them to compete in costume contests and singing contests in huge family gatherings every year.

• By sharing stories, memories, and traditions of loved ones who have passed.

• By teaching them new holiday recipes such as enchiladas, empanadas and pico de gallo.

How did Indigenous and Catholic traditions combine to create Día de los Muertos as it is celebrated today?

• Indigenous people replaced their beliefs with Catholic ones such as 4th of July and Christmas.

• Spanish colonizers adopted Indigenous holidays exactly as they were. They wanted to show respect to the indigenous people.

• Indigenous beliefs about spirits returning mixed with Catholic holy days like All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.

• Both Indigenous and Catholic traditions celebrated Halloween together creating Día de los Muertos.