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Día de Muertos Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is Día de Muertos?

a)

Día de Muertos is a festival that originated in Brazil to commemorate the dead.

b)

Día de Muertos is a celebration of the living and the start of the new year.

c)

Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

d)

Día de Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Spain to honor deceased loved ones.

2.

When is Día de Muertos celebrated?

a)

October 31st and November 1st

b)

December 25th and 26th

c)

November 1st and 2nd

d)

February 14th and 15th

3.

What is the history of Día de Muertos?

a)

Día de Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Spain.

b)

Día de Muertos is a festival that originated in Brazil.

c)

Día de Muertos is a tradition that dates back to ancient Greece.

d)

Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

4.

What is an ofrenda?

a)

A type of traditional Mexican dance.

b)

A special type of food served during the Day of the Dead celebration.

c)

A type of flower commonly used in Day of the Dead decorations.

d)

A collection of objects and offerings placed on a ritual altar during the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.

5.

What is the purpose of an ofrenda?

a)

The purpose of an ofrenda is to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

b)

The purpose of an ofrenda is to store personal belongings.

c)

The purpose of an ofrenda is to celebrate a person's birthday.

d)

The purpose of an ofrenda is to display artwork.

6.

What does an "ofrenda" contain?

a)

Candles

b)

Decorative skulls and skeletons

c)

Papel Picado

d)

Pictures

7.

What is the purpose of "Día de Muertos"?

a)

Party

b)

Ask for candy

c)

To honour our deceased love ones.

d)

To collect money.

8.

What is the significance of marigolds (cempasúchitl) in Día de Muertos?

a)

Marigolds are believed to attract the souls of the deceased.

b)

Marigolds are believed to bring bad luck during Día de Muertos.

c)

Marigolds are a symbol of mourning and grief in Mexican culture.

d)

Marigolds are used to ward off evil spirits during Día de Muertos.

9.

What is the traditional food associated with Día de Muertos?

a)

pan de muerto

b)

pizza

c)

sushi

d)

tacos

10.

What is the purpose of sugar skulls?

a)

To use as a Halloween decoration.

b)

To make candy.

c)

To honor and remember deceased loved ones during the Day of the Dead celebration.

d)

To decorate cakes and pastries.