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Mexico and Venezuela

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was José Ángel Montero?

a)

composers for the guitar in the 20th century.

b)

Carreño composed approximately 75 works

c)

was a Venezuelan opera composer

d)

was known for his flamboyant style

2.

Who is Gustavo Dudamel?

a)

Director of the Las Angeles Philharmonic

b)

A famous Mexican Singer

c)

Composer of over 75 works

d)

A Celebrated Venezuelan Soprano

3.

Who is Teresa Carreño?

a)

King of Ranchera Music

b)

She was known for her flamboyant style

c)

was a Venezuelan pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor. Carreño composed approximately 75 works

d)

was a Venezuelan opera composer

4.

Who is Morella Muñoz?

a)

She was a Venezuelan opera composer

b)

one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema

c)

was a Venezuelan pianist

d)

was a celebrated Venezuelan mezzo-soprano.

5.

Who is Antonio Lauro?

a)

was a Venezuelan musician, considered to be one of the foremost South American composers for the guitar in the 20th century.

b)

He is Currently the director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

c)

The King of Ranchera Music

d)

He has performed in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band and mariachi.

6.

What is RANCHERA Music?

a)

The word Ranchera was derived from the word “rancho” because the music originated on the ranches of rural Mexico.

b)

European migrants brought the accordion, waltz and polka, from their homeland to Northern Mexico

c)

was a Venezuelan pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

d)

French term “mariage” which means marriage, as this music was often played at weddings

7.

Vicente Fernández is considered to be the.....

a)

El Sol de México (The Sun of Mexico)

b)

Hailed as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema

c)

known for his flamboyant style, which broke barriers within the Latin music market.

d)

"El Rey de la Música Ranchera" (The King of Ranchera Music)

8.

What was Juan Gabriel known for?

a)

often referred to as El Sol de México (The Sun of Mexico)

b)

was known for his flamboyant style, which broke barriers within the Latin music market.

c)

begining his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades.

d)

One of the most famous classical musicians in the world.

9.

How did José José begin his career?

a)

was a Venezuelan pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

b)

started his career singing for tips on the street

c)

began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades.

d)

was a Venezuelan opera composer

10.

Pedro Infante was....

a)

was a Venezuelan opera composer

b)

was known for his flamboyant style

c)

was a Mexican actor and singer. Hailed as one of the greatest actors of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema

d)

was a celebrated Venezuelan mezzo-soprano.

11.

What is the main instrument in NORTEÑO (GRUPERO)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Does Mr. Pate like your class; yes or no

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The most common religion in Venezuela is

a)

Protestant

b)

Atheism

c)

Catholicism

d)

The Bible

14.

What river is a natural border and separates the United States and Mexico?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Rio Grande River

c)

Ohio River

d)

Amazon River