Dia de los Muertos

What is the name of the city in southern Mexico that holds one of the best known Day of the Dead festivals?

How many years do these local traditions date back to?

What christian feast was combined with the ancient death rituals of the Mexican Indians?

• Halloween

• All Saints' Day

• All Souls' Day

• Samhain

When is the heart of the festival celebrated?

Which souls are celebrated on the first day?

• the angelitos

• adult loved ones

• all souls

• the elders

How long is the carnival that happens from November 1 to November 2 in the Oaxaca region?

• 3 days

• 20 hours

• 1 day

• 2 days

What kind of trinkets have become a part of the tradition because of American influences?

Which flowers are typical of the Day of the Dead and can be found at the mercado de abastos? Check all that apply.

• purple coxcombs

• white calla lilies

• red rosed

• orange marigolds

What is a popular dish that uses chiles and chocolate beans and is served with chicken during the celebration?

What is the most beautiful symbol of Dia de los Muertos. Explain its importance.