What flower is used to celebrate the Day of the Dead?
marigolds
The part of a person that some people believe continues to exist after death
spirit
What is Mexico's main language?
Spanish
Mexican families visit ___________ and decorate the __________ family members.
cemeteries / graves
a special table where religious ceremonies are sometimes performed
altar
What continent is Mexico in?
North America
people who are related to you who lived a long time ago
ancestors
True or false: Halloween and the Day of the Dead are the same.
FALSE
the bones of your head
skull
The strucutre above the ground that can contain a dead body
tomb
plants with bright yellow or orange flowers
marigolds
What day is the Day of the Dead celebrated?
November 2nd
Which ancient civilization lived in Mexico before the Spanish arrived?
The Olmecs, the Aztecs, the Mayans
What movie was based on the Day of the Dead?
Coco
What animal is on the Mexican flag?
an eagle and a snake
What does "calavera" mean in Spanish?
skull
A Mexican musicial group who plays traditional music is called...
a mariachi band
These skulls are made of ____________.
sugar
The place where a dead body is buried in a deep hole in the ground
grave
an area of ground where dead people are buried
cemetery
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Who is this famous Mexican artist?
Frida Khalo