Day of the Dead

gifts for the dead left at an altar or shrine

• SKULL

• marigold

• offerings

What is commemorated in Ecuador on November 2?

•  Ecuador's Independence Day

• All Saints' Day

• Day of the Dead

• Carnival

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

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

• Atole

• Colada morada

• Chicha

• Horchata

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

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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

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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

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What is the primary language spoken during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico?

• Spanish

• English

• Portuguese

• French

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Which of the following is a common symbol associated with the Day of the Dead?

• Pumpkin

• Skeleton

• Turkey

• Fireworks

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