Calavera Facts Quiz

What does 'calavera' mean in Spanish?

• Candle

• Skull

• Festival

• Sugar

For which celebration are calaveras most commonly used?

• Day of the Dead

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Easter

What are traditional calaveras made from?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Sugar or clay

Who became famous for making calaveras as vain skeletons?

• Salvador Dalí

• José Guadalupe Posada

• Diego Rivera

• Frida Kahlo

What is the most famous calavera called?

• Catrina

• Esqueleto

• Muerte

• Calaca

When did the tradition of sugar skulls begin?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

What is the purpose of writing names on the forehead of sugar skulls?

• To honor the deceased

• For fun

• Identification

• Decoration

What are literary calaveras?

• Calavera sculptures

• Historical documents

• Poetry for the Day of the Dead

• Books about skulls

What is the significance of face painting as calaveras?

• Fashion statement

• Cultural appropriation

• Celebration of life

• Halloween costume

How long does a craftsman typically spend producing sugar skulls for a season?

• 7 to 9 months

• 4 to 6 months

• 2 to 3 months

• 1 to 2 months