Dia de los Muertos

Which indigenous group dominated a large area of Western Mexico before the Spanish conquest?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Purépecha

• Incas

Why did the Purépecha surrender to the Spanish?

• To avoid destruction of their cities

• To convert to Christianity

• To join the Aztec empire

• To gain wealth

What were the Spanish overseers cruel towards?

• The indigenous people's king

• The Spanish priests

• The Purépecha's treasures

• The Aztec empire

What is the significance of the Day of the Dead for the Purépecha?

• To celebrate life

• To honor their ancestors

• To convert to Christianity

• To protest against organized crime

Which town is famous for the large wooden horse erected during Dia de los Muertos?

• Cherán

• Cuanajo

• Guanajuato

• Jalisco

What did the women of Cherán rise up against in 2011?

• The Spanish conquerors

• The Purépecha people

• Organized crime

• The Mexican government

Who is the Mexican illustrator known for political cartoons featuring skeleton figures?

• Diego Rivera

• Frida Kahlo

• Jose Guadalupe Posada

• David Alfaro Siqueiros

What does the character Katrina symbolize in The Day of the Dead?

• The goddess of the dead

• The Spanish conquerors

• The Purépecha people

• The Mexican government

What is the main purpose of the Day of the Dead celebration?

• To mourn the dead

• To forget about the deceased

• To enjoy life

• To protest against crime

What is the narrator doing in the cemetery?

• Visiting a friend

• Preparing tombs

• Bringing flowers

• Recording a video