Trivia: Día de Muertos

What is the purpose of Día de Muertos celebrations?

• To celebrate Mexico's independence.

• To celebrate Halloween.

• To honor deceased relatives and to enjoy life.

• To commemorate the harvest.

When is Día de Muertos celebrated?

• September 15-October 15

• September 16

• October 31

• November 1-2

What is pan de muerto?

• A sweet bread made for the celebration.

• The container that offerings are placed in on the Día de Muertos altar.

• The icing on the calaveras de azúcar.

• The week in which Día de Muertos takes place.

Which of the following is NOT an element of a traditional Día de Muertos altar?

• marigold flowers

• candles

• pan de muerto

• shoelaces

Día de Muertos celebrations are rooted in which indigenous culture?

• Incan

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Taíno

What is the purpose of placing cempasuchil flowers on and near the altar?

• To ward off bad luck.

• To make the house smell good.

• To help the loved ones' spritis find the altar.

• To keep animals away from the altar.

Día de Muertos is a joyful celebration of life.

• True.

• False.

• T

How do the celebrations of Dia de los Muertos reflect the Mexican view of death?

• Death is seen as the end of life.

• Death is feared and avoided in conversation.

• Death is considered a natural part of life.

• Death is only discussed during Dia de los Muertos.