Why do families create ofrendas on Dia de Los Muertos?

To invite deceased family to visit

What does a Quinceanera represent?

A girl's maturity and readiness for adult responsibilities

What does Dia de Los Muertos celebrate?

The lives of those who have passed

What three things are done to celebrate Las Posadas?

Processions, songs, and festive gatherings

What is Dia de Los Muertos a blend of?

Indigenous traditions and Catholic influences

What two cultural rituals occur during a Quinceanera?

Changing of shoes and a presentation of a doll

Which of these is include in a Quinceanera?

A formal gown and a court of attendants

What can you purchase at the market at the Guelaguetza festival?

Traditional crafts, food, and textiles

What does Carnival in Brazil represent?

Brazil's rich cultural heritage and the joyous spirt of its people

What holiday is Carnival in Brazil held before?

Lent (which starts on Ash Wednesday)

What happens during a Quinceanera?

A religious ceremony and a festive party

What two things is Carnival in Brazil famous for?

Vibrant parades and Samba music

What does Cinco De Mayo symbolize in the United States?

Pride in Mexican heritage and historical significance

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1
Which holiday starts on Ash Wednesday?
Inti Raymi
Dia de Los Muertos
Lent
Halloween
2
What state is the Guelaguetza festival held in?
Mexico City, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Lancaster, California
Hidalgo, Mexico
3
The battle where the Mexicans defeated the French was called The Battle of Puebla?
False
True
4
Why do families create ofrendas on Dia de Los Muertos?
To invite deceased family to visit
To thank deceased family members for their life
To keep deceased family members away
To invite deceased family members to share information about the past
5
What does a Quinceanera represent?
A girls readiness for certain clothes
A girl's maturity and readiness for adult responsibilities
A girl's readiness for childhood responsibilities
The troubles all people have endured in the past
6
What does Dia de Los Muertos celebrate?
The lives of those who are still with us
The lives of those who have passed
The feeling of grief
The importance of death
7
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 15th
False
True
8
What type of competitions are held at Carnival in Brazil?
Food-tasting competitions
Parade float competitions
Music competitions
Dance competitions
9
Inti Raymi celebrates the new year of what kind of calendar?
The Gregorian Calendar
The Andean Calendar
The Julian Calendar
The Haab Calendar
10
What three things are done to celebrate Las Posadas?
Gatherings, procession, and art composure
Festive gatherings, art composure, and parties
Processions, songs, and festive gatherings
Processions, food comsumption, and gatherings
11
During a Quinceanera, the Quince is presented with a doll?
False
True
12
What is Dia de Los Muertos a blend of?
Catholic religious traditions and American influences
Indigenous culture and American culture
Indigenous traditions and Catholic influences
Spanish practices and Indigenous influences
13
What two cultural rituals occur during a Quinceanera?
The presentation of a doll and the changing of makeup
Changing of shoes and a dance showcase
Changing of shoes and a presentation of a doll
The presentation of a doll and a writing of past mistakes
14
Which of these is include in a Quinceanera?
A formal gown and a court of attendants
A formal suit and reading of the Bible
A performance and a formal tea party
An ice cream party and the presentation of a phone
15
What month and day is the Guelaguetza festival held?
Last two Mondays of July
Last two Wednesdays of December
Last three Mondays of July
Last two Mondays of June
16
What can you purchase at the market at the Guelaguetza festival?
Traditional games, scrolls, and trees
Traditional crafts, food, and textiles
Modern crafts and modern food
Costumes and equipment
17
What does Carnival in Brazil represent?
Brazil's love for its citzens and for the world
Brazil's displeasure at the over population of it's country
Brazil's rich cultural heritage and the joyous spirt of its people
Brazil's diverse lands and the different cultures they celebrate
18
What holiday is Carnival in Brazil held before?
Lent (which starts on Ash Wednesday)
Good Friday
Halloween
Lent (which starts on Christmas)
19
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 15th
May 25th
October 11th
May 5th
20
What happens during a Quinceanera?
A gathering of friends of the Quince
A religious ceremony and a festive party
A ceremony and a reenactment
A small festive party
21
What does Las Posadas symoblize?
The journey from Bethlehem
The invention of the iPad
The marrying of Mary and Joseph
The journey to Bethlehem
22
What two things is Carnival in Brazil famous for?
Sports showcasing and classical music
Vibrant food and Samba dancing
Vibrant parades and Samba music
Samba music and conversation
23
What does Cinco De Mayo symbolize in the United States?
Pride in Mexican heritage and historical significance
Pride in historical significance and having a loving family
Pride in being able to live in Mexico
Pride in Candian heritage and historical significance
24
When is Dia de Los Muertos celebrated?
November 1 and November 2
December 4 and December 5
November 2 and November 3
November 1 and November 3
25
In addition to the new year, the festival of Inti Raymi symbolizes what?
The summer solstice
The winter games
The winter solstice
The winter holidays
26
The state of Tijuana is where the Guelaguetza festival is held
True
False
27
Samba music is played at Carnival in Brazil
True
False
28
When does Inti Raymi take place and where?
April 5th in Canda
June 25th in CUSCO
July 24th in CUSCO
June 24th in CUSCO
29
At Carnival in Brazil, Samba music is played
False
True
30
Cinco de Mayo is more commonly celebrated in the United States than in Mexico?
True
False
31
Who did Mexico defeat at the Battle of Puebla and what year?
the French in 1862
the Brazilians in 1862
the Germans in 1960
the French in 1999

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