WorksheetsDía de los Muertos Reading
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
According to Passage 1, Día de los Muertos is primarily a time to:
a)
Mourn the loss of loved ones
b)
Celebrate and remember deceased loved ones
c)
Ward off evil spirits
d)
Convert people to Catholicism
2.
The holiday Día de los Muertos takes place on:
a)
October 31
b)
December 25
c)
November 1 and 2
d)
The last week of October
3.
Based on Passage 1, which of the following civilizations contributed to the origins of Día de los Muertos?
a)
Roman
b)
Egyptian
c)
Chinese
d)
Aztec
4.
In the context of Día de los Muertos celebrations, what is the purpose of marigold flowers?
a)
To decorate graves
b)
To ward off evil spirits
c)
To guide spirits back to their families
d)
To represent the fragility of life
5.
According to Passage 2, La Catrina represents:
a)
The goddess of death
b)
The idea that death comes to everyone regardless of wealth
c)
A specific deceased ancestor
d)
The Spanish influence on the holiday
6.
How does Día de los Muertos differ from Halloween, according to Passage 2?
a)
Día de los Muertos involves costumes while Halloween does not
b)
Día de los Muertos embraces death as part of life while Halloween focuses on fear of death
c)
Día de los Muertos is only celebrated by children
d)
Día de los Muertos is a religious holiday while Halloween is secular
7.
Which of these items would NOT typically be found on a traditional ofrenda?
a)
Photographs of deceased relatives
b)
Scary masks to frighten spirits
c)
Candles
d)
The favorite foods of the deceased
8.
When did UNESCO recognize Día de los Muertos as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
a)
1999
b)
2008
c)
2017
d)
2020
9.
According to the passages, what happened when Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico?
a)
They banned all native celebrations
b)
They immediately embraced indigenous traditions
c)
Native traditions merged with Catholic practices
d)
The holiday was temporarily discontinued
10.
Based on both passages, what is one of the main purposes of Día de los Muertos in modern times?
a)
To provide economic benefits through tourism
b)
To help people process grief and maintain connections with the deceased
c)
To promote Mexican cuisine internationally
d)
To encourage religious conversion
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