history
this ancient civilization is known for pyramids and hieroglyphic writing, lived in what is now Mexico and central america
who are the mayans?
"the queen of tejano music" - this singer was murdered in 1996 and was later portrayed by jlo in a biopic
who is selena quintanilla?
this yellow-orange flower, known as "the flower of the dead" is used to decorate altars and graves during celebration
what is the marigold? (cempasuchil)
These small, colorful figurines represent skeletons engaged in everyday activities and are popular decorations during Día de los Muertos.
What are calacas?
what is the film book of life based on? (what holiday)
what is dia de los muertos?
what is venezuela, colombia, ecuador, peru or bolivia?
she made history for being the firstlatina to win an academy award for best supporting actress for her role in "west side story"
who is rita moreno
this spanish word means "little angel"and refers to the souls of deceased children, who are believed to return on November 1
what are angelitos?
People often place this type of incense made from tree resin on the ofrenda to purify the spirits’ path.
what is copal?
This character leaves San Ángel to study abroad and returns years later, catching the attention of both Manolo and Joaquín.
Who is Maria Posada?
what is chile?
who is sofia vergara?
famous artist known for self portraits and depicted traditional dia de los muertos imagery in her paintings
who is frida khalo?
This is the name of the drink made from corn, cacao, and other spices, often left as an offering on the ofrenda for the spirits.
What is atole?
La Muerte and Xibalba represent rulers of two different realms in the afterlife. La Muerte rules the Land of the Remembered, while Xibalba rules this realm.
what is the Land of the Forgotten?
in 1959, this revolution brought fidel castro to power in cuba
what is the cuban revolution?
this actor from spain gained international fame with his roles in films like "zorro", spy kids" and "pain and glory"
who is antonio banderas?
It is believed that these are placed on the ofrenda to guide the souls of the departed back to the world of the living
what are candles (velas)?
This iconic Mexican dance involves dancers wearing brightly colored costumes and skull masks, often performed during Día de los Muertos celebrations.
What is La Danza de los Viejitos?
Manolo faces a series of challenges in this mystical place that helps him reconnect with his loved ones and understand his destiny.
What is the Cave of Souls?
This canal that connects the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean, completed in 1914
what is the panama canal?
Ththis venezuelan-american actor gained critical acclaim for his rolein the series "the undoing: and won a golden globe for his performance as pablo escobar in "narcos"
who is edgar ramirez?
This sweet, fruity beverage made from hibiscus flowers is often served during Día de los Muertos celebrations.
What is agua de jamaica (hibiscus water)?
this columbian actor gained international fame for his role in narcos and starred as the Mandalorian in the star wars series
who is pedro pascal?
This spirit guide, a giant, colorful horned creature, assists Manolo on his journey through the afterlife.
What is Chuy (or the Spirit of the Bull)?