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WorksheetsDay of the Dead
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
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1.
The day of the dead coincides with ...
a)
All saints' day and all souls day
b)
Halloween
c)
Easter
2.
The type of flower frequently placed on altars or used for decorations is the...
a)
marigold
b)
daffodil
c)
rose
d)
carnation
3.
Halloween and The Day of the Dead are the same thing.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What are the skulls made of?
a)
Marshmallow
b)
Butter
c)
Flour
d)
Sugar
5.
At the cemetery, what do families do?
a)
Clean and decorate tombs, tell stories
b)
Cry and remain silent
6.
The elaborate altar created in honor of deceased relatives is called:
a)
atole
b)
ofrenda
c)
calaca
d)
papel picado
7.
The Spanish translation for Day of the Dead is:
a)
Cinco de Mayo
b)
Feliz Navidad
c)
Mi día favorito
d)
Día de los Muertos
8.
The sugary sweet rolls often placed on altars are called:
a)
pan dulce
b)
pan de manzana
c)
pan pan
d)
pan de muerto
9.
Ofrendas are often decorated with:
a)
photos of the deceased
b)
flowers, specifically marigolds
c)
candles
d)
all of these
10.
When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
a)
Same day as Thanksgiving
b)
October 31
c)
November 1 & 2
d)
May 5
11.
Who celebrates the Day of the Dead?
a)
Chinese & Chinese Americans
b)
Brazilians
c)
Spaniards
d)
Mexicans & Mexican Americans
12.
What items might a family member NOT put at the alter?
a)
photographs
b)
food
c)
a carved pumpkin
d)
bright yellow and orange flowers
13.
Who conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
United States
d)
Mexico
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