Culture Quiz - Day of the Dead

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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

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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


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