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Día de los Muertos/La Ofrenda

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is believed that the _________ and scent of the cempasúchil guide the spirits back.

a)

bright color

b)

dull color

c)

purple color

d)

blue color

2.

¿Qué son las velas?

a)

flowers

b)

sugar skulls

c)

food

d)

candles

e)

none of these

3.

El incienso se llama cempasúchil.

a)

Verdad

b)

Falso

4.
¿Cómo se llama este esqueleto? 
a)
La catrina
b)
La cempasúchil
c)

La mujer de muerto

d)

La esqueleta

5.

Which of the following is something you would put on an Ofrenda?

a)

una vela

b)

una foto

c)

una bebiba

d)

La Catrina

e)

all are correct

6.

Which item would you use to represent "water" on an ofrenda?

a)

un incienso

b)

una flor

c)

un vaso de agua

d)

una vela

e)

una calaca

7.

Translate - Day of the Dead

a)

Day of the Deado

b)

De Día los Muertos

c)

Día los Muertos

d)

Día de los Muertos

e)

Los Muertos Día

8.

Day of the Dead originated in...

a)

Mexico

b)

Central America

c)

South America

d)

Spain

e)

Brazil

9.

What is an ofrenda?

a)

a bread

b)

an altar

c)

candy

d)

cut paper

e)

money

10.

What is papel picado?

a)

paper decorations

b)

candy sugar skulls

c)

grasshoppers

d)

bread

e)

drink

11.

What is pan de muerto?

a)

candy sugar skulls

b)

the cemetery

c)

a bread

d)

a sauce

e)

none of these

12.

What is the flower of Día de los Muertos?

a)

roses

b)

tulips

c)

marigolds

d)

mums

e)

daisies

13.

During Day of the Dead people...

a)

are sad

b)

are mad

c)

are embarrassed

d)

are celebrating

e)

are scared

14.

What is the main symbol for Day of the Dead?

a)

a skeleton

b)

a vampire

c)

a witch

d)

a werewolf

e)

a dog

15.

The true meaning behind Day of the Dead is...

a)

the birthday of the skeletons

b)

Mexican Independence Day

c)

honoring loved ones that have passed away

d)

the anniversary of the Mexican president

16.

When is el Día de los Muertos celebrated?

a)

October 31st

b)

November 1st and November 2nd

c)

December 25

d)

November 2nd

17.

Where did the Day of the Dead celebrations originate?

a)

Spain

b)

United States

c)

Mexico

d)

Guatemala

18.

What is the flower associated with Dia de los Muertos?

a)

b)

c)

d)

19.

What is represented in the picture?

a)

pan de muerto

b)

mariposas

c)

calaveras

d)

tacos

e)

none of these

20.

What is the symbolism of the round shape in "pan de muerto"?

a)

the beginning and the end

b)

death is forever

c)

the circle of life

d)

life is delicious

21.

What is “papel picado”?

a)

ofrendas

b)

cut out paper banners

c)

calacas

d)

altars

22.

What is pictured here?

a)

dia de los muertos

b)

an ofrenda

c)

a Mexican holiday

d)

a gravesite

23.

What are some essential items used to decorate the altar?

a)

candles and incense

b)

photos and marigold flowers

c)

sugar skulls and pan de muerto

d)

favorite food and drink of deceased

e)

all are correct

24.

What are “sugar skulls” used for during El Día de los Muertos ?

a)

to decorate altars

b)

to scare children

c)

to make fun of death

d)

to symbolize death

25.

The Day of the Dead incorporates beliefs that originated in ___________.

a)

the Maya civilization

b)

The Aztec civilization

c)

the Inca civilization

d)

the Greek Civilization

26.

What is celebrated on November 1st?

a)

adults who have passed away

b)

children who have passed away

c)

senior citizens who have passed away

d)

pets who have passed away

27.

What is celebrated on November 2nd?

a)

adults who have passed away

b)

children who have passed away

c)

babies who have passed away

d)

pets who have passed away

28.

What is Dia de los Muertos?

a)

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

b)

Dia de los Muertos is a festival that honors living family members.

c)

Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of the living.

d)

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Brazil.

29.

When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated?

a)

October 31st

b)

December 25th

c)

February 14th

d)

November 1st and 2nd

30.

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)

An altar that hold offerings to the deceased such as foods and photos.

31.

What is the purpose of El Dia de los Muertos?

a)

To celebrate the deceased.

b)

To scare people.

c)

To go door to door and get candy.

d)

To dress up in costumes.

e)

none of these

32.

El Día de los muertos is

a)

a sad, somber day

b)

like Halloween

c)

a day of celebration

d)

a day of mourning

e)

all of these

33.
What is the type of flower that they put on their altars and at the grave sites?
a)
lillies
b)
orchids
c)
marigolds
d)
roses
e)

daisies

34.

Mexico is the only country that celebrates Día de los Muertos.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

On Día de los Muertos, people _____________ their loved ones. 

a)
remember
b)
forget
c)
avoid
d)
dance with
e)

yell at

36.

What is something you might find on an ofrenda?

a)

Sempasúchil

b)

fotos

c)

comida

d)

incienso

e)

All of these

37.

What is this special table called?

a)

display

b)

cemetery

c)

altar

d)

stage

e)

showcase

38.

Where do people typically go to celebrate Day of the Dead?

a)

a park

b)

a cemetery

c)

a church

d)

a friend's house

e)

all of these

39.

El Día de los Muertos is like Halloween.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What is pan de muerto?

a)

bread used to decorate altars

b)

Mexican flowers

c)

sugar skulls

d)

spice that is burned to make an area smell good

41.

¿Qué significa la palabra 'calaca' en el contexto del Día de los Muertos?

a)

una flor

b)

un esqueleto

c)

una vela

d)

una ofrenda

e)

una bebida

42.

What is the significance of marigolds in Day of the Dead celebrations?

a)

They are believed to guide spirits with their scent and color.

b)

They are used to make garlands.

c)

They are a symbol of wealth.

d)

They are used to decorate Christmas trees.

43.

Which traditional food is commonly prepared during Day of the Dead?

a)

Tacos

b)

Pan de muerto

c)

Enchiladas

d)

Churros

e)

Sempásuchil

44.

What is the purpose of lighting candles on the altar during Day of the Dead?

a)

To keep the altar warm.

b)

To cook food offerings.

c)

To scare away evil spirits.

d)

To illuminate the path for the spirits.

45.

Match the following words.

a)

Sempasúchil

1.

marigold

b)

pan de muerto

2.

dead bread

c)

calavera

3.

skull

d)

cruz

4.

cross

e)

vela

5.

candle

46.
What are the different objects present on the altar?
47.

¿Cómo se escribe "candle" en español?

(a)  

48.

What is the name of the altar that people make in their homes to celebrate their deceased loved ones?

(a)  

49.

¿Cómo se escribe "Day of the Dead" en español?

(a)  

50.

For Día de los Muertos, Mexicans decorate the graves of their loved ones.

a)

Cierto

b)

Falso