Día de Muertos in Mexico

What is the main activity for Day of the Dead in Mexico?

• Setting up altares

• Eating traditional food

• Watching fireworks

• Playing music

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Which city in Mexico is known for its beautiful colonial architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site status?

• Guadalajara

• Morelia

• Pátzcuaro

• Tzintzuntzan

What are altares de muerto also known as?

• Ofrendas

• Candles

• Flowers

• Monuments

What do people place on the altares de muerto to receive the souls of the dead?

• Water, food, and candles

• Toys and candy

• Music instruments and tools

• Money and jewelry

Which island in Lake Pátzcuaro is known for its spectacular Day of the Dead celebration?

• Janitzio

• Morelia

• Tzintzuntzan

• Pátzcuaro

What is the main feature of the island of Janitzio?

• A giant monument dedicated to José María Morelos

• A beautiful colonial city

• A charming cemetery

• A bustling market

What is the belief in Janitzio when it starts getting cold during Day of the Dead?

• The souls of the deceased are arriving from the afterlife

• The weather is changing

• Winter is coming

• People are lighting bonfires

What is the capital of the Tarascan state and the center of Día de Muertos celebration in Michoacán?

• Guadalajara

• Morelia

• Pátzcuaro

• Tzintzuntzan

What are the two main elements seen on altars and tombs during Día de Muertos?

• Cempasúchil flowers and candles

• Food and water

• Toys and candy

• Money and jewelry

What does Día de Muertos remind us of?

• The celebration of life and death

• The importance of family

• The history of Mexico

• The beauty of Mexican traditions