¿Quién inventó el Día de Muertos?

The video explores the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday with pre-Hispanic and Spanish roots. It discusses the festival's origins, traditions, and syncretism, highlighting its evolution into a modern celebration. The Day of the Dead is a blend of indigenous and Catholic elements, gaining international recognition as a symbol of Mexican culture.

What has contributed to the international popularity of the Day of the Dead in recent years?

• Traditional Mexican dances

• Animated films

• Mexican cuisine

• UNESCO workshops

In pre-Hispanic Mexico, what was believed to happen to a person's spirit after death?

• It immediately reached heaven

• It wandered the earth forever

• It began a four-year journey to Mictlán

• It reincarnated into another being

Which European tradition influenced the timing of the Day of the Dead?

• The Roman festival of Peral

• The Viking festival of Yule

• The Celtic New Year

• The Greek festival of Dionysus

What is syncretism in the context of the Day of the Dead?

• The separation of different cultural beliefs

• The merging of pre-Hispanic and Spanish traditions

• The rejection of all foreign influences

• The adoption of only Catholic practices

When did Mexico City Hall officially turn the Day of the Dead into a public celebration?

• In 1821

• In 1833

• In 2008

• In 1930

What was a significant factor in promoting the Day of the Dead as an indigenous celebration in the 1930s?

• The rise of economic prosperity and nationalism

• The influence of European immigrants

• The decline of Catholicism

• The nationalization of oil

What elements does the Day of the Dead celebration combine?

• Only Catholic elements

• Only Celtic elements

• Only indigenous elements

• Both Catholic and native religious elements