Question 1

What is the main purpose of El día de los muertos?

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To honor and remember deceased loved ones

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To celebrate the beginning of spring

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To pray for good harvest

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To welcome the spirits of the dead

Question 2

What is a common symbol associated with El día de los muertos?

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Calavera/skull

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Sombrero/hat

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Piñata

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Marigold/flower

Question 3

What is an ofrenda in El día de los muertos?

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An offering or altar

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A special holiday meal

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A sacred song

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A traditional dance

Question 4

What is the meaning behind the marigold flowers in El día de los muertos?

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To guide spirits to their altars

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To ward off evil spirits

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To bring good luck

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To symbolize rebirth

Question 5

What is an essential food item often included in El día de los muertos celebrations?

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Pan de Muerto/Bread of the Dead

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Churros

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Enchiladas

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Tortilla

Question 6

What is the significance of sugar skulls in El día de los muertos?

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To represent and honor the departed

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To scare away evil spirits

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To symbolize the cycle of life

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To bring good luck and prosperity

Question 7

What is the traditional flower used to decorate graves and altars during El día de los muertos?

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Cempasúchil/marigold

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Orquídea/orchid

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Girasol/sunflower

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Rosa/rose

Question 8

On what dates is El día de los muertos typically celebrated?

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November 1st and 2nd

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December 25th and 26th

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October 31st and November 1st

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September 15th and 16th

Question 9

What is the traditional skull-shaped candy associated with El día de los muertos?

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Sugar skull

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Gummy bear

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Lollipop

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Chocolate bar

Question 10

What significance do the monarch butterflies have in El día de los muertos?

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They are coming to Mexico to hibernate and it is believed they carry the spirits on their wings.

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They are just pretty.

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Their black and orange colors represent the holiday.

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They visit Mexico at the same time of the year.

Question 11

What is the significance of La Catrina in Mexican culture?

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Representing the elegant and stylish aspect of death

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A popular Mexican dance

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A traditional Mexican food

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A holiday celebrated in Mexico

Question 12

Who created the image of La Catrina?

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José Guadalupe Posada

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Pablo Picasso

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Diego Rivera

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Frida Kahlo

Question 13

What are alebrijes?

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Colorful Mexican sculptures

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Ancient Aztec artifacts

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Traditional Mexican songs

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Mexican food dishes

Question 14

Who is credited with the invention of alebrijes?

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Pedro Linares

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Pablo Picasso

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Diego Rivera

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Frida Kahlo

Question 15

What type of animal are alebrijes typically inspired by?

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Combination of different animals

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Birds

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Cats

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Fish

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