El Silbo Quiz

What is el silbo?

• A form of communication using whistling

• A type of dance

• A traditional Spanish dish

• A type of musical instrument

Where is La Gomera located?

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the Caribbean

• Off the coast of Morocco

• Off the coast of Australia

How is el silbo used by shepherds and farmers?

• To communicate across hilltops

• To send text messages

• To play music

• To write letters

What is the population of La Gomera?

• 100,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

Why was el silbo developed by the early inhabitants of La Gomera?

• To entertain tourists

• To communicate across the steep terrain

• To trade with other islands

• To perform rituals

Where is el silbo more likely to be heard today?

• In shopping malls

• In amusement parks

• In big cities

• In mountain towns

What did the Spanish government do in response to a decline in el silbo speakers?

• Banned the language

• Made the language compulsory in schools

• Ignored the issue

• Encouraged people to stop using el silbo

What is the main focus of the film 'El Silbo'?

• The culture of a big city

• The life of a fisherman

• The art of pottery

• The history and usage of el silbo

What is the primary purpose of el silbo?

• To entertain guests at parties

• To communicate over long distances

• To perform in music concerts

• To write poetry

What is the geographical feature of La Gomera that necessitated the development of el silbo?

• Desert landscapes

• Steep mountains and valleys

• Thick forests

• Wide rivers