Culture Quiz - Day of the Dead
How many languages are spoken in Guatemala?
23 different languages
What is pan de muerto?
"Guagas de pan", special bread for the day of the dead
image
la imagen
When are All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrated?
All Saints Day: November 1st All Souls Day: November 2nd
Where is day of the dead celebrated?
America, Guatemala, Mexico, and Ecuador
How do the Aztecs view death?
Considered a blessing to die in childbirth, battle, or human sacrifice because they will have a desirable afterlife
What is another name for the day of the dead?
Día de los Difuntos
What do families do on day of the dead?
Families visit their families gravesites and give flowers/gifts, make food, and make decorations. As well as replace their families graves with new limestone.
What are mojigangas?
Giant paper mache puppets
What is fiambre?
It is a mixture of peoples' ancestors favorite foods, with up to 50 ingredients.
What is colada morada?
It is a warm, purple colored drink made from blueberries and raspberries
In Mayan, what is the symbol for the sun?
Junajpu
What is the name for the colorful kites flown in Guatemala?
Los barriletes
In Mixquic, what takes place to celebrate Day of the Dead?
Nov. 1st - la llorada Nov. 2nd. Candles illuminate the path for loved ones, recitation of the rosary
Sunrise
Salida del sol
What is the official language spoken in Chichicastenango?
Spanish
How long do the students work to make the giant kites?
Students work about 6 hours for up to 3 months to complete the giant kite
Where in Guatemala can you see the colorful kites being flown? when?
Sumpango, on November 1st
What is papel picado?
Tissue paper cut outs in the shape of skeletons
Why are the supplies of the Shaman burnt in the fire?
To pay tribute to the ancestors
What is Atol Blanco?
a special Guatemalan drink made from corn/masa and water or milk
November 2nd is the day we remember...
adults
Excuse me
disculpe
kite
el barrilete
cemetery
el cementerio
Market
el mercado
paper
el papel
Glue
el pegamento
food stand
el quiosco de comida
What are some things the different cities/countries have in common when celebrating the day of the dead?
gathering at the cemetery, special foods, altars, and fireworks
November 1st is the day we remember...
infants and children
limestone
la cal
church
la iglesia
offering
la ofrenda
sunset
la puesta del sol
ancestors
los ancestros
fireworks
los fuegos artificiales
What is the name for Guatemalan money?
quetzal
From mid-October to the first week in November, what are some of the items markets and shops stock up on?
skeletons, toys, papel picado (tissue paper decorations), wreaths and crosses, candles, flowers (marigolds)
What does the word calavaeras mean?
skulls
What are some desserts enjoyed during the celebration for the day of the dead?
sugar candy in the form of skulls or coffins, chocolate, amaranth seeds, pan de muerto, dark breads
What are some things that are used to create an altar?
table, wooden crates, covered with clean linens, offerings are placed on the altar with incense and candles
Why do the people fly kites on the Day of the dead?
to communicate with their ancestors
