AFTER READING: QUESTIONS

What does "achalas" mean?

• Decorations for animals

• A sacred mountain

• A type of drink

• A type of food

What is "frost"?

• A fire

• Ice that damages crops

• A sacred mountain

• A type of animal

What is "chicha"?

• A soup

• A drink made from corn

• A type of decoration

• A woven blanket

What does "sacred" mean?

• Special and holy

• Beautiful and colorful

• Dangerous and cold

• Happy and fun

What are "woven blankets"?

• Clothes made with wool

• Special decorations for animals

• Traditional shoes

• Types of hats

Where is the Santiago festival celebrated?

• Acobamba, Cusco

• Acobamba, Huancavelica

• Arequipa, Huancavelica

• Lima, Cusco

Who do people thank during the Santiago festival?

• Sacred mountain

• Their families

• Their animals

• The frost

What do people do to protect the crops?

• They sing songs

• They light big fires

• They decorate the animals

• They wear traditional clothes

What special food do families prepare?

• Rice and potatoes

• Mondongo and chicha

• Bread and cheese

• Soup and tea

What activities do people do during the festival?

• Dance, sing, and play music

• Harvest crops and plant seeds

• Travel to the city

• Decorate houses and streets