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WorksheetsDia de los Muertos
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the name of the city in southern Mexico that holds one of the best known Day of the Dead festivals?
(a)
How many years do these local traditions date back to?
(a)
What christian feast was combined with the ancient death rituals of the Mexican Indians?
Halloween
All Saints' Day
All Souls' Day
Samhain
When is the heart of the festival celebrated?
(a)
Which souls are celebrated on the first day?
the angelitos
adult loved ones
all souls
the elders
How long is the carnival that happens from November 1 to November 2 in the Oaxaca region?
3 days
20 hours
1 day
2 days
What kind of trinkets have become a part of the tradition because of American influences?
(a)
Which flowers are typical of the Day of the Dead and can be found at the mercado de abastos? Check all that apply.
purple coxcombs
white calla lilies
red rosed
orange marigolds
What is a popular dish that uses chiles and chocolate beans and is served with chicken during the celebration?
(a)
What is the most beautiful symbol of Dia de los Muertos. Explain its importance.
What is the name of the archaeological site where the god of death and the underworld were worshipped?
Mexico City
Oaxaca
Mitla
El Salvado
This site was first known as a burial site for kings and priests. What were some items they were buried with to take with them to the afterlife? Check all that apply.
gold and silver
corals
pearls and jade
fabrics
water
What was the structure called because of its red color?
(a)
What were two major things that had a huge impact on the indigenous population of Mexico during the Spanish conquest?
the sword
european diseases
death rituals
mole
What does Pan de Muerto mean?
(a)
What are the ofrendas and what do they feature?
What does angelitos mean?
(a)
What is the most important feature of the food eaten on the day of the dead?
marigolds
chicken
tamales
mole sauce
Where did the tradition that mocks the dead in a noisy procession originate?
Oaxaca
Mitla
Soledad de Etla
Mexico City
What is the overall mood when celebrating Day of the Dead?
Sadness while thinking of those who have passed on
Sense of pleasure in the company of those who have passed on
Indifferent while praying for those who have passed on
What day is November 2nd known as during this tradition?
(a)
The sharing of (a) with dead souls is such a powerful reality for the people of Oaxaca.
What two things involving death does the Day of the dead festival do at the same time in Mexcio?
(a)
