Marigolds and the Day of the Dead Quiz

What is the Aztec name for marigold flowers?

• Calavera

• Azteca

• Flor de Muerto

• Cempasúchil

Which goddess is associated with the origins of Día de los Muertos?

• Xochiquetzal

• Mictecacihuatl

• Chalchiuhtlicue

• Tlazolteotl

What is the primary reason marigolds are used during Día de los Muertos?

• Their vibrant color

• Their musky smell

• Their medicinal properties

• Their ease of growth

Which animated film helped popularize Día de los Muertos globally?

• Coco

• The Book of Life

• Moana

• Encanto

What is a common offering on Día de los Muertos altars?

• Incense sticks

• Holy water

• Rosary beads

• Photos of the dead

What is the significance of the marigold's fragrance during Día de los Muertos?

• To guide souls back to their families

• To purify the air

• To symbolize the sun

• To ward off evil spirits

What is the cultural concern mentioned by Andi Xoch regarding Día de los Muertos?

• Economic exploitation

• Cultural appropriation

• Environmental impact

• Religious conflicts

What is the role of Angie Jimenez at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery?

• Altar coordinator

• Event organizer

• Cultural historian

• Florist

What is a common feature of large altars during Día de los Muertos?

• Banners of papel picado

• Garlands of marigolds

• Paintings of ancestors

• Statues of saints

What is the relationship between Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day?

• They are celebrated on the same day

• Día de los Muertos was blended with All Saints Day

• They have no connection

• All Saints Day replaced Día de los Muertos