When Traditions Collide

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According to the passage, what primary purpose did the phrase “Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween” serve when celebrations spread in the U.S.?

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To correct confusion over skull imagery and protect the holiday’s meaning

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Fill in the blank: In 2003, UNESCO labeled Día de los Muertos as _______ to protect it from globalization.

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intangible cultural heritage

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Which evidence from the passage best supports the claim that Halloween has influenced Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico?

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Cemetery altars now feature pumpkins, vampires, and witches, and children trick-or-treat the week before.

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Which of the following best explains why some people view the blending of Halloween and Día de los Muertos as cultural “pollution,” and others see it as evolution? Options: Some see it as U.S. cultural imperialism, while others see it as adaptation and survival of traditions. Everyone agrees it is a positive change for both cultures. It is only about commercial interests, not cultural values. Both holidays have always been celebrated together historically.

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Some see it as U.S. cultural imperialism, while others see it as adaptation and survival of traditions.

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Which statement best summarizes Disney’s role in the blending of Halloween and Día de los Muertos?

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Films and characters like Coco encouraged themed costumes that blur lines between the holidays.

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Which statement best describes the overall theme of the passage? Options: The logistics of organizing a Día de los Muertos parade, The impact of globalization, commerce, and social forces on the authenticity and preservation of Día de los Muertos, A historical timeline of Halloween in North America, The religious doctrines behind ancestor veneration

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The impact of globalization, commerce, and social forces on the authenticity and preservation of Día de los Muertos

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According to the passage, commercial influences like Disney and Hollywood can do what to Día de los Muertos?

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Both enrich visibility and challenge authenticity

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Using evidence from the passage, political and social movements such as the Chicano movement and UNESCO recognition shape public perception and protection of Día de los Muertos in which of the following ways?

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They increase awareness and promote the preservation of Día de los Muertos as an important cultural tradition.

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Do you think it is positive to celebrate Halloween in Mexico? Or is it harmful and blurs the lines with Día de los Muertos?

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It is Positive and ok to Celebrate Halloween in Mexico; It is Harmful to Mexican culture to Celebrate Halloween in Mexico; I am still unsure.