Spanish Day Of The Dead Quiz

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(T or F) The day of the dead has the same meaning as halloween

F

(T or F) The family alters are built on grave sites

F

What is a traditional food to put on the altar?

Fav food of that person, Pon de muerto

Name three things that can be found on a day of the dead altar

Food, Important Belongings, Candles

What items should be on the altar

Fruit, Bread, Water, Belongings, Candles, Marigolds, etc.

Why do mexican families build alters

In preparation for the deceased family to return

Where is the plastic skeleton hidden

In the pan de los muertos

Name three countries that celebrate day of the dead

Mexico, Bolivia, Guatemala

When do the spirits of the children arrive

November 1st

when do the spirits of the adults arrive

November 2nd

when is the day of the dead holiday celebrated in mexico

November 2nd and November 1st

What items are for good luck?

Skeleton, Skull/Skeleton Keychain, Skull Tattoo

What items can you buy during this holiday

Skulls, Marigolds, Pon de Muerto

What are traditional day of the dead candy

Sugar skull, Candy bones

What is the "catrina"?

The lady of the dead, main symbol of day of the dead (high society woman)

Describe an activity that takes place during day of the dead

They go to the cemetery and clean/decorate it and some have picnics

How do people dress to look like Catrina

They paint their faces and dress in colorful outfits

What happens to the person who finds the hidden skeleton

They will have good luck throughout the year

Families erect _______ to welcome the souls of the dead home

alters

What are the decorated skulls made from sugar called

calaveras

What might people do at a day of the dead festival

clean up grave sites, dance, tell stories, eat, parade, sing, etc.

What is atole made from

corn

what is celebrated on november 2nd

deceased adults

The spanish name for day of the dead is

dia de los muertos

what is november 1st

el dia de los santos

the picture frame

el marco

How do Mexicans perceive death?

embrace it

What does chapulin mean in English?

grasshopper

Day of the dead is a time for....

helping people remember and celebrate life

the society

la sociedad

On all souls day families do not....

leave at midday

What does mascara mean in English?

mask

Families place the deceased spirits articles on the...

on the altar

Name two special day of the dead treats that are eaten

pan de los muertos, candy skeletons

What is the name of the special bread made for this celebration

pan de muertos

what do they do on october 31st

prepare

responsible

responsable

____________ and ____________ are popular day of the dead decorations

skeletons, skulls

What is mole

spicy chocolate sauce

What is the flower of the dead

the marigold

Why is incense used

to guide the spirits home

What do Mexicans build to honor the deceased?

una ofrenda


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