Día de los Muertos Quiz

What is Día de los Muertos?

• Día de los Muertos is a celebration of the living.

• Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Spain.

• Día de los Muertos is a festival that honors living family members.

• Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

What is an altar in Día de los Muertos?

• A type of dance performed during Día de los Muertos.

• A decorative display used to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

• A type of food traditionally eaten during Día de los Muertos.

• A musical instrument played during Día de los Muertos.

What are 'Calaveras de azúcar'?

• Skulls made from chocolate

• Skulls made from wood

• Skulls made from glass

• Decorative skulls made from sugar

What is papel picado?

• A type of origami made with colored paper

• A traditional dance from Spain

• A type of Mexican food made with shredded paper

• A decorative craft made out of paper cut into intricate designs.

What are calacas?

• Ancient Mayan artifacts

• Decorative and colorful skeletons associated with Day of the Dead

• Traditional Mexican candies

• Japanese origami decorations

What is cempasúchil?

• A orange marigold flower

• A pink tulip flower

• A yellow daisy flower

• A red rose flower

What is the main purpose of Día de los Muertos?

• To worship ancestral spirits

• To mourn the loss of loved ones

• To honor and remember deceased loved ones

• To celebrate the birth of new babies

When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

• October 31st and November 1st

• December 25th and 26th

• February 14th and 15th

• November 1st and 2nd

What is the traditional food associated with Día de los Muertos?

• pan de muerto

• sushi

• pizza

• tacos

What is the meaning of the word 'muertos' in Día de los Muertos?

• dead

• alive

• celebration

• food