The Day of the Dead

What is the Day of the Dead known as in Spanish?

• Día de los Muertos

• Día de los Santos

• Día de los Espíritus

• Día de los Difuntos

On which dates is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• October 31st and November 1st

• November 1st and 2nd

• November 2nd and 3rd

• October 30th and 31st

What is the purpose of marigold flowers, or 'cempasúchil', during the Day of the Dead?

• To guide the spirits back

• To decorate the graves

• To make perfumes

• To symbolize the sun

Which cultures influenced the Day of the Dead holiday?

• Aztecs and Spanish

• Mayans and Incas

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Aztecs and Mayans

What is a common decoration used during the Day of the Dead that is both decorative and edible?

• Sugar skulls

• Chocolate coins

• Candied fruits

• Bread of the dead