El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Death)

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13 questions

Answer the following questions to test your knowledge about Día de los Muertos.

Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer):

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When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

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Día de los Muertos originates from a mix of which two cultures?

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What is an ofrenda?

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What flower is commonly used to decorate altars and graves during Día de los Muertos?

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Which famous figure, depicted as a skeleton in elegant clothes, has become an icon of Día de los Muertos?

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What is the meaning behind the sugar skulls (calaveras) used in the celebration?

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On which day is Día de los Inocentes celebrated, honoring deceased children?

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What is the purpose of the candles placed on altars and graves?

True or False:

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Día de los Muertos is a sad and mournful holiday.

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Families often visit cemeteries to clean and decorate graves during Día de los Muertos.

Short Answer:

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How does Día de los Muertos differ from Halloween in terms of themes and cultural meaning?

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Name two traditional foods or items that are placed on an ofrenda.

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Which Pixar film is centered around Día de los Muertos and highlights the importance of family and remembrance?