# 071.1 Day of the Dead Quiz

What is the English translation of 'Dia de los Muertos'?

• Day of the Dead

• Halloween

• All Saints Day

• Cinco de Mayo

When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• October 31st

• November 1st

• November 2nd

• December 25th

Which culture influenced the origins of the Day of the Dead?

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Spanish

What is the purpose of the marigold flowers in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• To attract souls

• To scare away evil spirits

• To decorate graves

• To offer as gifts

What element does salt represent in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• Earth

• Water

• Air

• Fire

What element is represented by the copas and jocks with water in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• Earth

• Water

• Air

• Fire

What element is represented by the candles in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• Earth

• Water

• Air

• Fire

What is papel picado?

• A type of bread

• A type of flower

• Pierced or cut paper

• A traditional dance

What is the significance of the Calavera in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To represent purity

• To symbolize death

• To honor ancestors

Who created the political cartoon that inspired the design of the Catrinas?

• Diego Rivera

• Jose Guadalupe Posada

• Frida Kahlo

• Pablo Picasso