I WONDER - Why Is The Day Of The Dead Celebrated?

I WONDER - Why Is The Day Of The Dead Celebrated?

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World Languages, Social Studies, Religious Studies

4th - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the Day of the Dead, a festival on November 1 and 2 in Mexico and other regions, where people honor deceased relatives by reminiscing shared memories. It emphasizes that this festival is distinct from Halloween.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Spanish name for the Day of the Dead?

Dia de los Santos

Dia de los Muertos

Dia de la Vida

Dia de la Fiesta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which dates is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

November 1 and 2

November 2 and 3

October 31 and November 1

October 30 and 31

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Day of the Dead?

To scare away evil spirits

To celebrate the harvest

To remember and honor deceased relatives

To mark the beginning of winter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?

By exchanging gifts

By fasting

By looking back on shared memories with the deceased

By lighting fireworks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Day of the Dead different from Halloween?

It is a festival of lights

It is celebrated in December

It involves trick-or-treating

It focuses on honoring deceased loved ones