Día de los Muertos Vocabulary Quiz

What is the Spanish word for a skull that is decorated with bright colors and used to decorate altars during Día de los Muertos?

• Ofrenda

• Calavera

• Cempasúchil

• La Catrina

Which type of bread, similar to French brioche, is placed on the altar as a symbol of family memories during Día de los Muertos?

• Pan de muerto

• La Catrina

• Calavera

• Ofrenda

What is the Spanish term for an altar decorated with photos, food, and the deceased's favorite objects during Día de los Muertos?

• Calavera

• Ofrenda

• Pan de Muerto

• Cempasúchil

Fill in the blank: The Spanish word for skull, often used as gifts and decorations, is ________.

• Calavera

• Ofrenda

• Pan de Muerto

• Cempasúchil

Who is the artist that originally designed the colorful skeleton known as La Catrina?

• Diego Rivera

• José Guadalupe Posada

• Frida Kahlo

• David Alfaro Siqueiros

Fill in the blank: An altar decorated with photos, food, and drinks during Día de los Muertos is called an ________.

• Calavera

• Ofrenda

• Pan de Muerto

• Cempasúchil

What is the name of the flower used to decorate altars and believed to guide spirits during Día de los Muertos?

• Calavera

• Ofrenda

• Pan de Muerto

• Cempasúchil

What is the Spanish word for skull?

• Calavera

• Cabeza

• Cráneo

• Esqueleto

Calaveras are often given as gifts and used to decorate _______.

• Trees

• Altars

• Houses

• Cars

Cempasúchil is used to decorate altars. In English, this flower is called ______.

• Rose

• Marigold

• Lily

• Tulip