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WorksheetsAvancemos 1 - Culture questions
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____ is the capital of Spain.
Sevilla
Barcelona
Madrid
Toledo
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are rival _____ teams.
soccer
basketball
baseball
rugby
Pablo Picasso is a famous Spanish _____.
musician
painter
actor
author
The Feria de Abril takes place in ____.
Sevilla
Barcelona
Madrid
Toledo
El traje de sevilla is a traditional _____.
costume
song
dish
dance
Sevillanas are similar to flamenco, which involves _____.
singing
dance
guitar music
all of the above
Salvador Dalí is well known for his surrealist _____.
drawings
paintings
photographs
sculptures
In surrealist art, the imagery reflects _____.
reality
an artist's imagination
an artist's personal experiences
an artist's environment
The Rastro is a _____ in Madrid.
theater
market
museum
park
People go to El Rastro to _____.
look for antiques
buy clothing
bargain for art
all of the above
Diego Velázquez served as the official painter for the _____ of Spain.
king
duke
church
capital
Las Meninas shows the Infanta, or _____.
king
queen
prince
princess
Diego Velázquez has included _____ in the painting.
his daughter
a city
himself
his wife
Ecuador is located ____ the equator.
near
south of
north of
on
The equator divides _____.
North America
the southern hemisphere
the northern hemisphere
the southern and northern hemispheres
In Las Floristas, Camilo Egas shows _____.
men
indigenous women
teachers
soccer players
At the Mitad del Mundo monument you can stand with each foot in different _____.
states
countries
continents
hemispheres
Ushuaia, in Argentina, is known as the "city at the end of the earth" because _____.
it is the southernmost city in the world.
it is the northernmost city in the world
it is a peninsula
it is far from other major cities
_____ is the capital of Ecuador.
Lima
Quito
Otavalo
Guayaquil
Cotopaxi, the world's _____ active volcano, is near the capital of Ecuador.
smallest
most dangerous
most photographed
highest
The _____ mountain range stretches along the coast of South America.
Sierra Nevada
Sierra Madre
Pyrenees
Andes
The town of Otavalo in Ecuador is famous for its _____.
market
parks
museums
agriculture
Fiestas de Quito honor the ____ of Quito.
independence
founding
music
arts
The week-long celebration for Fiestas de Quito includes ____.
parades
concerts
dances
all of the above
Sereñatas quiteñas are ____ the city of Quito.
donations to
speeches about
musical tributes to
portraits of
Many young people decorate wooden _____ during Fiestas de Quito.
houses
carts
dolls
bowls
The Otavalos, an indigenous group from Ecuador, have practiced _____ for many centuries.
knitting
ceramics
weaving
wood-carving
Otavalos are famous for their _____.
cooking
paintings
pottery
textiles
Common Otavalo designs include _____.
landscapes
animals
geometric patterns
all of the above
Latin American folkloric dances represent _____.
a combination of cultures
a modern tradition
a party
a serious event
The Serie del Caribe takes place in _____.
the United States
the Carribbean
Europe
Australia
The countries that participate in the Serie del Caribe include _____.
Cuba and Chile
Costa Rica and Venezuela
Colombia and México
México and Puerto Rico
In the Dominican Republic, baseball is played _____.
in the spring
in the summer
in the fall
all year round
Many tourists go to the white _____ in the Dominican Republic.
mountains
beaches
rainforests
countryside
The Altar de la Patria is Santo Domingo commemorates the Dominican Republic's fight for freedom from _____.
the United States
Spain
Haiti
Puerto Rico
All distances wtihin the Dominican Republic are measured from _____.
the island of Hispaniola
the Serie del Caribe
the border with Haiti
the Altar de la Patria
Cazabe is a _____ from the Dominican Republic.
musical instrument
game
food
sport
Los gauchos lead a _____ life.
nomadic
simple
modern
artistic
Los gauchos raise _____ on the plains.
chickens
horses
cattle
goats
The Avendia 9 de julio en Buenos Aires is considered the _____ avenue in the world.
longest
shortest
narrowest
widest
Merengue is a style of _____.
weaving
drawing
cooking
music
Many consider ____ to be a symbol of the Dominican Republic.
baseball
merengue
beaches
festivals
Lunfardo is common slang in ______.
Argentina
Spain
the United States
Colombia
Lunfardo is most heavily influenced by ____.
English
Italian
French
Portuguese
What are cascarones?
confetti filled eggs
tacos
burritos
a Mexican dance
What is TexMex food?
Mexican food
a name for a burrito
Food made in Texas with Mexican influence
The name of a song
What are Los Premios Juventud?
a young woman
a song
a dance
An award show for Spanish music in the USA
la mujer
the child
the man
the woman
the girl
Calle Ocho is a famous street with restaurants, cafes, and shops in...
Miami
New York City
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Many Cuban Americans in Miami live in...
Little San Juan
Big San Juan
Little Havana
Big Havana
Fiesta San Antonio is a...
10 day celebration about historic battles
5 day celebration about historic people
one day party
2 day celebration of the dead
How many Hispanic Americans live in the USA?
none
304.059.724
43.168.000
2.000.000
When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?
February 15-March 15
September 10-October 10
July 10-August 10
September 15-October 15
San Antonio’s oldest neighborhood is called...
Little Havana
Spanish Harlem
La Villita
El Camino del Río
The Freedom Tower is located in...
El Paso
San Antonio
New York City
Miami
Where do los Premios Juventud take place?
San Antonio
El Paso
New York City
Miami
As part of los Premios Juventud, teens vote for their favorite stars in...
music, dancing, and acting
music, film, and sports
sports and film
TV, film, and music
Who painted the work, Music in 2005?
Antonio Banderas
Frida Kahlo
Pablo Picasso
Xavier Cortada
What do many of his painting reflect?
His identity as a Mexican American
His identity as a Cuban American
His identity as a Colombian American
His identity as an American
Which city in the US has the most Latinos?
Los Angeles
San Antonio
New York City
Miami
What does most of Rafael Tufiño's art reflect?
His mother's political influence in Puerto Rico.
The people and culture of Puerto Rico.
Women's suffrage in the 1950's.
Clothing styles in Puerto Rico.
What is the political status of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is an independent country.
Puerto Rico is a state of the United States of America.
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States of America.
Puerto Rico is a communist society.
Who from Puerto Rico can vote for the President of the United States?
Only those living on the mainland can vote in presidential elections.
All Puerto Ricans of voting age can vote in presidential elections.
Only those living on the island of Puerto Rico can vote.
All residents of Puerto Rico, including children, can vote in presidential elections.
How many main political parties are there in Puerto Rico?
They have no political parties.
They have two main political parties.
They have one main political party.
They have three main political parties.
A girl celebrating her 15th birthday is called a ___.
quinceaño
quinceañita
quinceaña
quinceañera
Do both girls and boys have a quinceañera?
sí
no
A quinceañera is often a very elegant, formal event similar to a ___.
funeral
backyard bbq
wedding
dance competition
What do people eat at a quinceañera?
food from a food truck
typical food from that country
catered food from a chain restaurant
a taco and pasta buffet
The quinceañera often has symbolic rituals during the event such as ___.
changing her shoes, receiving her last doll and dancing a waltz.
wearing a short dress, dancing with her grandmother and singing
doing a choreographed dance, reciting a poem and doing a cake smash
wearing her mother's bridal gown, giving a speech and passing a torch to her younger sister
Having a quinceañera celebration signifies ___.
becoming a voting citizen
being able to drive
becoming a godparent
becoming a woman
La capital de Guatemala es
México
Guatemala
La ciudad de Guatemala
¿Dónde empieza Centroamérica? - Where does Central America begin?
Belize
Guatemala
Guatemala y Belize
Colombia
El jade es
Jade is a
de madera
una piedra
es piedra preciosa
cuarzo
Esta piedra era sagrada para...
This stone was sacred to...
Los Mayas
Los Aztecas
Los Apaches
Los Incas
¿Cómo se llaman son los Volcanes más importantes en Guatemala?
¿Qué hay en Antigua Guatemala?
volcanes
estadios
edificios
¿Qué es Chichicastenango?
una piramide
un mercado al aire libre
una ciudad
¿Qué hay en Chichicastenango?
edificios
cementerio de colores
casas
¿Qué puedes comprar en Chichicastenango?
What can you buy in Chichicastenango?
animales
ropa tradicional
casas
Qué es un huipil?
What is a huipil?
una blusa
una bufanda
un pantalon y una blusa
una falda
¿Quién es Rigoberta Menchu?
Who is Rigoberta Menchu?
Policia de derechos humanos, feminista y premio Nobel de la Paz.
Activista de derechos humanos, feminista y premio Nobel de la Paz.
Enfermera de derechos humanos, feminista y premio Nobel de la Paz.
abogada de derechos humanos, feminista y premio Nobel de la Paz.
¿Qué países están en Centroamérica? -
What countries are in Central America?
Mexico Puerto Rico, Cuba, Santo Domingo y Belize.
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Santo Domingo y Belize.
Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, y Belize.
Qué país en Centroamérica no habla español?
What country in Central America does not speak Spanish?
Nicaragua
Belize
Panamá
Los Mayas fueron
The mayans were
a Mesoamerican civilization in Mexico and Guatemala
a Mesoamerican civilization in Perú and Argentina
a Mesoamerican civilization en Puerto Rico and Cuba
¿Cuántos Volcanes tiene identificados Guatemala?
288
238
228
The languages spoken in Ecuador are Spanish, Quechua, and other indigenous
languages.
True
False
The city of Quito was founded on December 6.
True
False
Ecuador is located in South America.
True
False
The Otavalos of Ecuador are famous for their food.
True
False
The Reina de Quito pageant is celebrated during Fiestas de Quito.
True
False
In what region is Costa Rica located.
North America
South America
Central America
Europe
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Juan
San José
San Diego
Manuel Antonio
What countries does Costa Rica border?
Mexico and Honduras
Honduras and Ecuador
Panama and Puerto Rico
Nicaragua and Panama
What bodies of water does Costa Rica border?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
The Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal
What is the official currency of Costa Rica?
el colón
el peso
el dólar
el euro
Whom is the currency of Costa Rica named after?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Colon Powell
Juan Perezoso
How do you say "Costa Rican" in Spanish?
costarricense
costarriqueño
costaricano
costarricania
What is a popular nickname for Costa Ricans?
pura vida
ticos
colones
morfos
What can you NOT see in the resort of Tabacón in Arenal, Alajela, Costa Rica?
tropical gardens
hot springs
an active volcano
glaciers
A painted cart made of wood is called a ____.
colón
carreta
colibrí
café
The painted carts of Costa Rica were originally used to transport ____.
coffee
sloths
people
groceries
Today, the painted carts of Costa Rica are mainly used...
to transport coffee
for decoration
to transport groceries
to tour volcanoes
Which of the following is not a logical use of the phrase "Pura Vida" in Costa Rica?
to greet someone
to say goodbye
to say thank you
as a response to "How are you?"
to say "Oh well, that's life!"
The phrase "Pura Vida" shows Costa Ricans' outlook on life, which is:
indifference and nihilism
stress, pessimism, and sadness
tranquility, optimism, and happiness
Which of the following statements is true?
Costa Rica is small, but has a wide variety of plants and animals.
Costa Rica is small and has a limited variety of plants and animals.
Costa Rica is large and has a wide variety of plants and animals.
Costa Rica is large, but has a limited variety of plants and animals.
True or false: The plants in Costa Rica are adapted to a tropical climate.
True
False
A popular tropical flower that grows in Costa Rica is...
the orchid
the edelweiss
the marigold
the yucca
What is not a Costa Rican animal that we learned about?
the blue 'morfo' butterfly
the hummingbird
monkeys
condors
Parque Nacional Volcán Rincón de la Vieja in Costa Rica got its name because it...
has an active volcano
has an inactive volcano
has hot springs
has animals like monkeys, iguanas and birds
Where is Chile located?
North America
South America
Central America
The Caribbean
What can you NOT see at Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile?
glaciers
mountains
animals such as llamas, pumas and condors
tropical plants
Costa Ricans prefer ______ drinks.
cold
hot
Chileans prefer ______ drinks.
cold
hot
a "batido" is
a type of hot tea
a variety of Costa Rican coffee
a fruit smoothie
hot chocolate
The type of climate you live in is related to
popularity of hot or cold drinks
what types of animals you can see
what types of plants you can see
all of the above
How do school children dress for school in Mexico?
Choose two important facts about Diego Rivera
He was Spanish
He was Mexican
He was a muralist
He only painted self portraits
Choose phrases and pictures that describe Calle Ocho:
Cuban-American community
Mexican community
Choose facts and pictures that describe or depict Frida Kahlo:
Mexican self-portrait artist
What are tostones? Be able to describe them.
Which is a picture of cascarones? What are they and when do you use them?
Which foods can be considered Tex-Mex?
Which continents/ islands have Spanish-speaking countries?
What is true about México?
Its population is above 100 million.
la moneda del país es el peso mexicano
The only language is the Spanish.
las comidas típicas son tortillas, tacos y enchiladas.
Buenos Aires is the capital of Mexico.
Carlos Fuentes es uno cantante.
Cierto
Falso
Thalia is a famous cantante.
Cierto
Falso
Salma Hayek was born in Mexico and she is a_________________.
Singer
Actress
Top model
writer
Where, in San Miguel de Allende, young people go to listen live music, spend time with family.
Jardín Imperial
Jardín Secundário
Jardín Principal
The art of "Murals" in Mexico" promotes_________________.
educational and social views
religion and social views
political and social views.
Tex-Mex food combines _________________ and _____________ styles of cooking.
Mexico and Texas
Texas and China
Mexico and Laredo
Mexico and Guatemala
Two typical Tex-Mex dishes are ______________ and _______________.
seafood and pork
chile con carne and fajitas
fajitas and pork
chile con carne and pork
Two common ingredients in Tex-Mex dishes are _______________ and ______________.
black beans, chicken, and yellow and white cheese
seafood, pork, chicken, and beef
flour tortillas, yellow cheese, refried beans, and beef
flour tortillas, yellow cheese, chicken, and pork
Carmen Lomas Garza's work is inspired by her _____________________ heritage.
Mexican-American
Cuban-American
African-American
Mexican
Cascarones are _____________________________.
chocolate eggs
raw eggs
colorful eggs
painted eggs filled with confetti
Cascarones are popular at _____________________ and other __________________.
Easter Celebrations
Easter and Christmas
Other celebrations and Christmas
Easter and 4th of July
If a cascaron is broken over your head you will have ____________________.
bump in the head
concussion
bad luck
good luck
How do you address a person you do not know or is older than you?
Usted
Tú
yo
ella
In Spain countries students call their teachers by their first names?
False
True
If you had a fever and went to the hospital in a Spanish speaking country, what would they give you your temperature in?
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Most young adults in many Spanish speaking countries live at home until they are in their 30s.
True
False
If two women acquaintances meet in Colombia, they should exchange two kisses on the cheek.
True
False
What is the most popular sport in Spanish Speaking Countries?
soccer
basketball
football
tenis
Important celebration in Mexico and other countries in central America will be...
4th of July
día de los muertos
St. Patrick's day
5 de mayo
What country is famous for having many cenotes?
Perú
Chile
México
Argentina
Where is Machu Picchu located?
Peru
México
España
Chile
El viejo San Juan is located in....
Chile
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Panamá
