Day of the dead

What is commemorated in Ecuador on November 2?

•  Ecuador's Independence Day

• All Saints' Day

• Day of the Dead

• Carnival

What traditional drink is prepared in Ecuador for the Day of the Dead?

• Atole

• Colada morada

• Chicha

• Horchata

What is colada morada made from?

• Black corn flour and fruits

• Wheat flour and milk

• White corn and meat

• Rice flour and beans

What shape is the bread called “guaguas” that is made for this celebration?

• Flower-shaped

• Animal-shaped

• Cross-shaped

• Shaped like a small child

Where do families usually share colada morada and guaguas on the Day of the Dead?

• In parks

• In churches

• In cemeteries

• In town squares

What is the purpose of sharing these foods in cemeteries?

• To celebrate the end of the year

•  To honor life and death

• To bring good luck

• To gather with friends

Which group of people still celebrates the Day of the Dead as part of their religious traditions in rural areas?

• Mestizo and Indigenous groups

• Only city dwellers

• Foreign tourists

• Urban youth

What activities do people in urban cemeteries engage in during this holiday?

• Dance and sing

• Clean and decorate the graves of loved ones

• Hold parades

• Play sports

What happens to businesses and schools during the Day of the Dead in Ecuador?

•  They remain open all day

• They close in the morning

• They close in the afternoon

• They close all day