DAY OF THE DEAD QUIZ

In Spanish, Day of the Dead is called:

• Cinco de Mayo

• Dia de muertos

• Dia del amor y la amistad

• Dia de la bandera

The Day of the Dead holiday is celebrated . . .

• 1st and 2nd of November

• October 31st

• October 30th and November 2nd

• 2nd and 3rd of November

Calveras are . .

• Graves

• small candies in the shape of skulls

• a type of ice-cream

• yellow flowers

One thing people do not do on the Day of the Dead is:

• Decorate graves with flowers.

• Eat candies in the shape of skull.

• Go trick or treating.

• Put food in the altars for the souls of dead relatives.

The Day of the Dead was first celebrated by . . .

• The Incas

• The Romans

• The Mayans

• The Aztecs

The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico. What is another name for this holiday?

• All Hallow's Eve

• All Saints Day

• All Souls Day

• Memorial Day

During this time, Mexicans believe that the _________ of their deceased loved ones return home to visit them.

• children

• festivals

• people

• souls

Cempazuchitl are known as :

• Sunflowers

• Flowers of life

• Marigolds

• Daisies

What are the skulls made of?

• Chocolate and flour

• Chocolate and coconut

• Chocolate and cinnamon

• Chocolate and sugar

_________ is a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is commonly made during "Dia de Muertos". It's an important element in the Altars.

• Bread of the Dead

• Tamales

• Pan de Muerto

• Mole and Pozole