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Culture Cards 6-9
Country Facts
24
Language - Spanish
11th Grade
11/24/2008

Additional Language - Spanish Flashcards

 


 

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Term
In what Mexican resort town whould you be able to see spectacular cliff divers?
Definition
Alcapulco
Term
what animal is a symbol of good luck to the mexicans?
Definition
The pig
Term
How did Panch Villa die?
Definition
In an ambush
Term
What is the fastest moving sport in the world?
Definition
Jai alai
Term
Which spanish exploror conquered the Incan Empire?
Definition
Francisco Pizarro
Term
What is sold at a pasteleria?
Definition
Fancy cakes and sweets
Term
What is the name of the Southernmost city in Baja California?
Definition
La Paz
Term
What is the term for Mexican Origin born in the U.S?
Definition
Chicano(a)
Term
Who was the Venezualan Liberator of 5 South American Countries?
Definition
Simon Bolivar
Term
What country was the site of the world soccer cup in 1970 and 1986?
Definition
Mexico
Term
What sickly child grew up to be conqurer of Mexico?
Definition
Hernan Cortes
Term
what are sweet potatoes called in exico?
Definition
Camotes
Term
What is the largest river in south America?
Definition
The Amazon
Term
What is El Rastro?
Definition
A flea market in Madrid
Term
Where was the famouse baseball player Fernando Valenzuala born?
Definition
Mexico
Term
In what sport did the Dominican Mary Joe Fernandez excel in?
Definition
Tennis
Term
Whom wasthe first communist leader of Cuba?
Definition
Fidel Castro
Term
What is an Empanada?
Definition
A pastry filled with meat or a sweet filling
Term
San Juan is the capital of what?
Definition
Puerto Rico
Term
When is the holy week celebrated in spain?
Definition
A week before Easter
Term
Who were Gasper, Melchor, and Baltasar?
Definition
The 3 wise kings
Term
During which century did Picasso paint most of his work?
Definition
20th Century
Term
For which king in the new world did Columbus Claim?
Definition
Fernando
Term
What is the flavor of Kahlua?
Definition
coffee
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