What is the purpose of Día de Muertos celebrations?
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1.
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To celebrate Mexico's independence.
To celebrate Halloween.
To honor deceased relatives and to enjoy life.
To commemorate the harvest.
2.
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When is Día de Muertos celebrated?
September 15-October 15
September 16
October 31
November 1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT an element of a traditional Día de Muertos altar?
marigold flowers
candles
pan de muerto
shoelaces
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Día de Muertos celebrations are rooted in which indigenous culture?
Incan
Mayan
Aztec
Taíno
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Día de Muertos is a joyful celebration of life.
True.
False.
T
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
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