Day of the Dead Quiz

What are the origins of Dia de los Muertos?

• It was introduced by the Spanish conquistadors

• It originated from the Aztec solar calendar

• It was created by Catholic priests

• It was a modern invention

Which dates are primarily observed for the Day of the Dead?

• October 31st and November 1st

• November 1st and 2nd

• November 2nd and 3rd

• November 30th and December 1st

What are altars called in Dia de los Muertos?

• Ofrendas

• Calaveras

• Catrinas

• Parades

What are altars adorned with in Dia de los Muertos?

• Marigold flowers, candles, incense, and favorite belongings

• Sugar skulls, candles, incense, and favorite foods

• Marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and favorite foods

• Candles, incense, and favorite belongings

What are calaveras in Dia de los Muertos?

• Intricately decorated skulls made from sugar or chocolate

• Traditional Mexican costumes

• Elaborate displays in parades

• Favorite foods and drinks of the deceased

What do participants do in processions and parades during Dia de los Muertos?

• Wear elaborate costumes and paint their faces like skulls

• Build altars in cemeteries

• Sing mournful songs

• Hold somber ceremonies

What is the belief about the spirits of the deceased during Dia de los Muertos?

• They stay in the afterlife and do not return

• They bring bad luck to their families

• They visit their families during this time

• They are forgotten and not honored

What is the overall tone of Dia de los Muertos?

• Somber and mournful

• Joyful and colorful

• Quiet and reflective

• Serious and strict

What can we learn from the Day of the Dead?

• There is no place for joy and remembrance in the face of loss

• Different cultures perceive death in the same way

• There is a place for joy, love, and remembrance even in the face of loss

• The living and the departed have no connections

What is the significance of marigold flowers in Dia de los Muertos?

• They attract the spirits of the deceased.

• They have no significance in Dia de los Muertos.

• They repel the spirits of the deceased.

• They are used as decorations for the living.