Pre-IB Spanish 3 : Dia de los Muertos Test
special foods the ancestors enjoyed, photos of the ancestors, sugar skulls, pan de metros, and marigold flowers
In Mexico what are on the ofrendas?
they embrace it
How do most Mexicans feel about death?
they lay flower petals for them to follow
How to the Mexicans lead the should back to their homes?
Guatelmala
In what country do the families clean the graves and burn incense and bring picnic?
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
On which two catholic holidays is the Day of the Dead celebrated
sweet bread shaped like babies in Ecuador during the Day of the Dead
What are guagaus de pan?
Frijoles rojos, mole, tamales, and pan de muerto
What are some of the traditional foods associated with the Day of the Dead?
they visit the tombs of the dead, decorate them with flowers, and have fancy foods
What are the traditions in Spain?
October 31
What date is usually the day of preparation
visit the graves and decorate them , and have elaborately decorated ofrendas
What do Mexicans do on day of the dead?
life after death
What do skeletons represent
a mask
What does "uno máscara" mean in English
the cemetery
What is "el panteón in English?
a skull
What is "una calavera?
a thick, sweet, purple corn drink in Ecuador
What is Colada Morada?
a traditional sauce
What is a "mole"
cut out paper
What is a paper picado?
el dia de los muertos
What is the Day of the Dead called in Spanish?
Marigold
What is the English name of flower of the dead?
Cempoalxochitl
What is the Spanish name of the flower of the dead?
la tumba
What is the Spanish word for grave?
November 1
What is the date of el did de los angelitos?
the kite flying in the cemetery
What is the most special celebration in Guatemala?
To associate pleasant sensations with the sadness of death
What is the purpose of making and consuming "Calaveras"
thoroughly clean their houses
What must people do in their houses before setting up altars?
the symbolic flower of the dead
What were zempasuchiles to the Aztecs?
November 4th
When are the altars taken down to end the Day of the Dead?
3-4 thousand years ago
When did "los Dias de los muertos originate?
November 1st
When does the Day of the Dead officially start?
on the alters and around the house
Where is paper picador placed?
Mexico
Which country is most known for celebrating this holiday?
to remember and honor the memory of deceased ancestors
Why are offends set up?
because of their catholic religious beliefs
Why did the Spaniards change the customs of this holiday?
they create a symbolic pathway leading should to the ofrendas
Why do marigold petals surround the day of the dead alters
the quench the thirst of returning souls
Why is a glass of water placed on an altar?
