Our Lady of Guadalupe Quiz

What is the significance of December 12th for millions of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans?

• It is the celebration of the Mexican Revolution

• It is the date when the Virgin Mary appeared to an indigenous Mexican

• It marks the date of Mexican Independence Day

• It is the day of the annual pilgrimage to Mexico City

Where is the Basilica of Guadalupe located?

• Des Plaines, Illinois

• New York City

• Mexico City

• Phoenix, Arizona

What did the Virgin Mary ask Juan Diego to do during her apparition?

• Gather flowers at the top of the hill

• Teach the Nahuatl language to the bishop

• Build her a church

• Carry her image to the bishop

What is the significance of the sash around Our Lady of Guadalupe's waist?

• It signifies her as the Empress of the Americas

• It indicates that she is with child

• It symbolizes her role as the patron saint of Mexico

• It represents her connection to the indigenous people

When did December 12th become a national holiday in Mexico?

• 1945

• 1810

• 1531

• 1859

How has Our Lady of Guadalupe been utilized as a social justice icon?

• By supporting tax cuts for the wealthy

• By opposing universal healthcare

• By advocating for gun control

• By promoting immigration reform

What historical event is associated with the use of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a symbol of Mexican patriotism?

• Mexican-American War

• Spanish-American War

• Mexican Revolution

• Texas Independence

What controversy surrounded visual artist Alma Lopez's rendering of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

• She depicted the Virgin Mary as a warrior

• She portrayed the Virgin Mary in a bikini made of roses

• She depicted the Virgin Mary as a child

• She portrayed the Virgin Mary with wings

What does author Pat Mora believe is the relevance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Mexican-American culture?

• She embodies the spirit of independence

• She represents the power of silence

• She symbolizes the resilience of indigenous people

• She signifies the strength of modern-day immigrants

What does author Jeanette Rodriguez believe Our Lady of Guadalupe represents for Mexican-Americans and other Latinos?

• A source of spiritual guidance

• A representation of political power

• A symbol of resilience and strength

• A symbol of cultural assimilation