Day of the Dead Quiz

Day of the Dead Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Day of the Dead festival?

To celebrate the arrival of spring

To mark the beginning of a new year

To honor and remember deceased loved ones

To celebrate the harvest season

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common practice during the Day of the Dead to help spirits find their way back to their families?

Lighting fireworks

Setting up a candle-lit altar

Releasing lanterns into the sky

Planting trees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following items is NOT typically offered on the altars during the Day of the Dead?

A new car

Favorite foods of the deceased

A favorite book

Musical instruments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of dressing up as skeletons during the Day of the Dead?

To mimic the Calavera Katrina and remind people that death is part of life

To scare away evil spirits

To entertain children

To compete in costume contests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Day of the Dead festival originate?

It was created by the Spanish invaders

It began as a native Mexican belief that spirits return to visit once a year

It was introduced by European settlers

It started as a modern cultural event

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two Spanish religious festivals were merged with the native Mexican festival to form the Day of the Dead?

Lent and Pentecost

All Saints Day and All Souls Day

Christmas and Easter

Epiphany and Ascension Day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did UNESCO play in the Day of the Dead festival?

They funded the festival

They recognized it, increasing its global popularity

They changed the festival dates

They banned the festival

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