081 Dia De Los Muertos - One Minute History

The video explores the belief that ancestors' souls travel to Miklan, protected by a Goddess. This belief is celebrated today as El Dia de Los Muertos, where families create offerings for their ancestors, incorporating the elements of water, wind, earth, and fire. Graves are decorated with Aztec Marigolds to guide spirits back to the living world. Monarch butterflies are believed to carry the souls of the departed. The three-day festival includes music, food, and iconic symbols, celebrating the lives of the deceased and recognizing death as a natural part of life.

What is the name of the place where the souls of ancestors are believed to go?

• Shangri-La

• Miklan

• Valhalla

• Elysium

During El Dia de Los Muertos, what are the four elements included in the offerings?

• Earth, Water, Air, and Light

• Earth, Water, Air, and Fire

• Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire

• Earth, Water, Wind, and Light

Which flower is used to decorate graves during El Dia de Los Muertos?

• Lily

• Sunflower

• Rose

• Aztec Marigold

What is the significance of Monarch butterflies during the festival?

• They symbolize new beginnings

• They are believed to contain the souls of the departed

• They represent the beauty of life

• They are a sign of good luck

What does El Dia de Los Muertos encourage participants to recognize?

• The importance of family

• Death as a natural part of the human experience

• The inevitability of change

• The value of tradition