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Quiz about Cake and Death
Quiz about Cake and Death

Cake and Death Trivia Quiz


Food is often a key part of various festivals and customs that honour death. Here are a few examples from around the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,650
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Dia de Muertos" or the "Day of the Dead" is celebrated in Mexico to coincide with the Christian observances of Allhallowtide. Traditionally, the alcoholic beverage of pulque is consumed on this day. What is it made of? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Moving south, Ecuadorians prepare a spicy drink called colada morada on the "Day of the Dead". What distinct colour does it have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In Guatemala, a traditional dish called fiambre is prepared and eaten only on the "Day of the Dead". What type of food is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Chuseok is a time when the people of South Korea return to their hometowns to honour their ancestors. What occasion does this festival coincide with? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Gai Jatra", literally "Cow Festival", is an occasion for commemorating the dead in Nepal. Do the people eat beef during this celebration?


Question 6 of 10
6. Hindus in India pay their respects to their ancestors during the period of Pitru Paksha. Which of these would *not* be part of the food offerings? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Radonitsa is the day designated by the Russian Orthodox Church to remember the dead. One of the foods traditionally eaten on this day is kulich which is classified as what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these are offered to the dead during the Cambodian festival of Pchum Ben or "Ancestor Day"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which country is the celebration of "Ancestors Day" accompanied by the eating of dumplings called qingtuan? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which ancient culture celebrated the festival of Lemuria and prepared 'mola salsa' as an offering to the dead? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Dia de Muertos" or the "Day of the Dead" is celebrated in Mexico to coincide with the Christian observances of Allhallowtide. Traditionally, the alcoholic beverage of pulque is consumed on this day. What is it made of?

Answer: Agave

This cultural festival dates back many centuries prior to Western colonization of the region. Originally it used to be celebrated at the start of the summer season. After Spanish colonization, the dates were moved to 31 October - 2 November to coincide with the Catholic period of Allhallowtide which has a similar theme of remembering the dead.

Food is prepared to offer to dead ancestors as well as for celebrations with the family on this day. Traditionally, pulque was prepared from the fermented sap of the agave plant and consumed on this day. Other festival treats include sweets called calaveras (sugar skulls) and sweet rolls called pan de muerto.
2. Moving south, Ecuadorians prepare a spicy drink called colada morada on the "Day of the Dead". What distinct colour does it have?

Answer: Purple

Spanish speakers will spot that the colour is given away by the name, as "colada morada" translates to "strained purple" in Spanish. The main ingredient is a wild berry called mortino which comes to fruit around the time of this festival in the Andes.

Other fruits like pineapples, strawberries and other berries are also added. The beverage is served hot and has a spicy taste. It is considered to symbolize the blood of the ancestors.
3. In Guatemala, a traditional dish called fiambre is prepared and eaten only on the "Day of the Dead". What type of food is it?

Answer: Salad

The faimbre is a type of salad that is prepared and eaten only once in the year - on the "Day of the Dead". The tradition began with people taking the favourite foods of their ancestors to cemeteries to celebrate this day. The food was then mixed and eaten like a cold salad. Since different members had different favourites, the salad could sometimes have over thirty different ingredients. Each family has its own distinct fiambre recipe made up of their ancestors favourite foods.
4. Chuseok is a time when the people of South Korea return to their hometowns to honour their ancestors. What occasion does this festival coincide with?

Answer: Harvest

Chuseok is a major harvest festival. People return to their hometowns to thank their ancestors for the good harvest and carry out rituals to commemorate them. Chuseok translates to 'autumn eve' and occurs during the autumn equinox.

Songpyeon, a type of rice cake, is prepared and offered to ancestors during this festival. The rice cakes typically have sweet fillings like honey and sesame seeds.
5. "Gai Jatra", literally "Cow Festival", is an occasion for commemorating the dead in Nepal. Do the people eat beef during this celebration?

Answer: No

Nepal is a predominantly Hindu country, and until it became a secular republic in 2008 was the only Hindu kingdom in the world. Cows are sacred to most adherents of Hinduism and the eating of beef is therefore not allowed.

During Gai Jatra, families who have lost a loved one during the year, lead a cow through the streets of the city or village. The cow is believed to ease the dead person's journey to the after life. If the family is too poor to afford a cow, then a young boy dressed as a cow is led instead.
6. Hindus in India pay their respects to their ancestors during the period of Pitru Paksha. Which of these would *not* be part of the food offerings?

Answer: Chicken stew

All the food offerings are strictly vegetarian. The food is usually served on banana leaves. Apart from rice and lentils, this may also include preparations of vegetables like beans and gourds. Kheer is a sweet made of rice and milk that is served on auspicious occasions.
7. Radonitsa is the day designated by the Russian Orthodox Church to remember the dead. One of the foods traditionally eaten on this day is kulich which is classified as what?

Answer: Bread

Radonitsa, which means 'Day of Rejoicing', is observed on the second Tuesday after Easter. It is a day of rejoicing due to the resurrection of Jesus and the hope and joy brought by this. Kulich is a bread that is prepared and eaten only in the period between Easter and Pentecost, special feasts of the Church.

The bread is baked in long, cylindrical tins and then decorated with icing. Food is also left on the graves of deceased family members on this day.
8. Which of these are offered to the dead during the Cambodian festival of Pchum Ben or "Ancestor Day"?

Answer: Rice balls

The festival of Pchum Ben extends over a period of fifteen days and is one of the main festivals of Cambodia. Various offerings of food and drink are made to the dead. Bay ben are balls of rice offered to ghosts at dawn. The balls are made of sticky rice and sesame, sometimes coconut cream is also added. Food is also offered to monks and their prayers are solicited for the dead.
9. In which country is the celebration of "Ancestors Day" accompanied by the eating of dumplings called qingtuan?

Answer: China

Qingming is the traditional Chinese observance of remembering the dead. It is also known as "Tomb Sweeping Day" or "Ancestors Day". A special food period during this time is qingtuan, a type of dumpling. It is made of rice mixed with barley grass and filled with a black bean paste.
10. Which ancient culture celebrated the festival of Lemuria and prepared 'mola salsa' as an offering to the dead?

Answer: Roman

The ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Lemuria during which offerings were made to the dead to keep them away during the year. Customs including walking barefoot and throwing black beans to appease the ghosts. A special food prepared at this time was the mola salsa.

This was a type of cake made from flour and salt. The first grains of wheat from a harvest were used in this preparation.
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