Dia De Los Muertos

What is Dia De Los Muertos?

• The Mexican version of Halloween

• A 3,000-year-old celebration shaped by Indigenous Pagan traditions

• A Roman Catholic holiday

• A festival to honor the dead

When does Dia De Los Muertos take place?

• From October 31st to November 2nd

• From November 1st to November 3rd

• From October 30th to November 1st

• From November 2nd to November 4th

What is the significance of the skull motif in Dia De Los Muertos?

• It represents fear and judgment of death

• It symbolizes the afterlife

• It is a traditional element in Aztec and Mayan cultures

• It is a symbol of rebirth

Who is Mictecacihuatl?

• The Queen of Mictlán or Queen of the Underworld

• The Lord of the Dead

• The Aztec god of death

• The Roman Catholic saint of the dead

What is La Catrina?

• A traditional Mexican dance

• A famous mural by Diego Rivera

• A sugar skull decoration

• A political leaflet illustration

What is the purpose of an ofrenda?

• To honor the living

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To remember and honor the deceased

• To welcome the Monarch butterflies

What is Pan de Muerto?

• A traditional Mexican bread

• A type of mole sauce

• A special drink made for Dia De Los Muertos

• A type of sugar skull

What do sugar skulls represent in Dia De Los Muertos?

• The souls of the deceased

• The fragility of life

• The sweetness of memories

• The celebration of children

What is the significance of the Monarch butterflies in Dia De Los Muertos?

• They represent the souls of the deceased

• They symbolize rebirth and transformation

• They guide the spirits back to Mexico

• They are a traditional decoration

What is the purpose of Papel Picado in Dia De Los Muertos?

• To represent air and the Aztec culture

• To decorate the gravesite

• To guide the spirits to the altar

• To honor the Catholic saints