Day of the Dead Quiz

What is the significance of Day of the Dead in Mexico?

• A celebration of life and death

• A religious holiday for Catholics

• A festival to honor ancestors

• A tourist attraction

What are some common decorations used during Day of the Dead?

• Decorated skulls made of sugar or chocolate

• Sheets of tissue paper cut into delicate shapes

• Photographs of ancestors on altars

• All of the above

When is Day of the Dead observed?

• October 28

• October 31

• November 1

• November 2

What does All Saint's Day on November 1 honor?

• People who died in accidents

• Children who died before being baptized

• Anyone who led a pure life

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of Day of the Dead for Mexicans?

• To remember and honor loved ones who have passed away

• To celebrate Mexican mysticism

• To attract tourists to the country

• To showcase Mexico's ability to persevere

What do freshly cut marigolds symbolize during Day of the Dead?

• Life and death

• Purity and innocence

• Remembrance and honor

• Perseverance and resilience

What is the cultural origin of Day of the Dead?

• Spanish settlers

• Mexican mysticism

• Catholic tradition

• Ancient Mexican roots

What is the purpose of ofrendas during Day of the Dead?

• To invite the spirits of the dead back into the world of the living

• To decorate the altars with sugar or chocolate skulls

• To honor children who died before being baptized

• To commemorate people who died in accidents

What does Day of the Dead symbolize in Mexican culture?

• Mexico's ability to persevere and laugh at anything

• A blend of Catholic tradition and Mexican mysticism

• A moment to remember and honor loved ones

• All of the above