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Worksheets# 071.1 Day of the Dead Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the English translation of 'Dia de los Muertos'?
Day of the Dead
Halloween
All Saints Day
Cinco de Mayo
When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
October 31st
November 1st
November 2nd
December 25th
Which culture influenced the origins of the Day of the Dead?
Mayans
Aztecs
Incas
Spanish
What is the purpose of the marigold flowers in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
To attract souls
To scare away evil spirits
To decorate graves
To offer as gifts
What element does salt represent in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Earth
Water
Air
Fire
What element is represented by the copas and jocks with water in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Earth
Water
Air
Fire
What element is represented by the candles in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Earth
Water
Air
Fire
What is papel picado?
A type of bread
A type of flower
Pierced or cut paper
A traditional dance
What is the significance of the Calavera in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
To scare away evil spirits
To represent purity
To symbolize death
To honor ancestors
Who created the political cartoon that inspired the design of the Catrinas?
Diego Rivera
Jose Guadalupe Posada
Frida Kahlo
Pablo Picasso
What is the traditional bread called in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Pandemuerto
Pan de Muerto
Pandulce
Pan Dulce
What shape is the traditional bread of the dead?
Square
Triangle
Circle
Heart
What is the purpose of the funny epitaphs in the Day of the Dead celebrations?
To honor ancestors
To make fun of living politicians
To scare away evil spirits
To bring good luck
What is the main theme of the Day of the Dead celebrations?
Death
Life
Love
Friendship
What is the basic idea behind the Day of the Dead celebrations?
To forget about the dead
To honor and remember loved ones who have passed away
To celebrate Halloween
To scare away evil spirits
