WorksheetsCultural Icons: La Catrina
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Who is the host of the Cultural Icons podcast?
Francesco Guerrero
Diego Rivera
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Omar
What is the name of the festival in Mexico that inspired the Pixar film Coco?
Dia de los Muertos
Halloween
Day of the Dead
Aztec Festival of the Dead
Which ancient civilization had strong beliefs in both science and religion?
Aztecs
Mayans
Incas
Egyptians
Who was the Aztec goddess of death?
Miksikattiwata
La Catrina
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Diego Rivera
Who was the dictator of Mexico during the early 20th century?
Porfirio Diaz
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Diego Rivera
Francesco Guerrero
What was the purpose behind Jose Guadalupe Posada's drawing of La Calavera Garbanzera?
To critique indigenous Mexicans who rejected their heritage
To celebrate the European ruling class
To honor the Aztec goddess of death
To depict the unity of rich and poor
Who is considered the father of Mexican printmaking?
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Diego Rivera
Porfirio Diaz
Omar
In which year did Diego Rivera create the mural 'Sueno de una tarde dominica'?
1948
1848
1888
1988
What is the central figure in Diego Rivera's mural 'Sueno de una tarde dominica'?
La Catrina
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Porfirio Diaz
Omar
What is the purpose of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexican culture?
To mourn and connect with the departed
To fear and avoid death
To celebrate Halloween
To honor the Aztec goddess of death
When does the Day of the Dead festival officially begin?
October 31st
November 1st
November 2nd
December 25th
What colors are commonly used in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Pink, blue, purple, orange
Red, green, yellow, black
White, gray, brown, gold
Blue, white, black, silver
What items are typically placed on a shrine dedicated to the departed during the Day of the Dead?
Photos, flowers, favorite foods
Candles, incense, jewelry
Books, musical instruments, toys
Money, clothes, electronics
What does La Catrina represent in Mexican culture?
A symbol of Mexican endurance and culture
The Aztec goddess of death
A critique on classism
All of the above
What did Jose Guadalupe Posada stress through his work?
All of us, rich or poor, end up the same
Death is something to be feared
The ruling class should be celebrated
Indigenous Mexicans should reject their heritage
