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exam 1a culture
exam 1a culture
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Language - Spanish
8th Grade
01/13/2013

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what is the currency in mexico
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mexican peso
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what languages are spoken in mexico
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Spanish, Maya, and other indigenous languages
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What is a tree-lined courtyard or plaza in the center of town where people go to socialize or relax
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Jardín Príncípal
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What is Chítzén Itzá
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the ruins of an ancient mayan city
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what is the pyramid of Kukulcán
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a building in Chítzén Itzá
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what is la universidad nacional autonoma de mexico (UNAM)
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the largest public university in Mexico with over 270,000 students
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what is Andres Barbero
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the name of the museum of ethnography in Asuncion Paraguay which houses artifacts from their heritage
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name one things about students in public and private schools in mexico
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they wear uniforms
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who is diego rivera
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a famous mexican artist known for his murals on public buildings promoting political and social views
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what is the name of a museum containing artifacts from mexicos many indigenous cultures & name one attractoins
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the National Museum of Anthropology; Piedra del sol (Aztec calendar)
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who is Frída Kahlo
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a mexican artist known for her many self-portraits. she was influenced by the indigenous cultures of mexico
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what is Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the US government. They use the US dollar for currency, and their 2 official languages are English and Spanish
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Name a popular food in Puerto Rico
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Pínchos- skewers of chicken or ports, popular food when Puerto Ricans are hanging out at parks and beaches
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Víejo San Juan
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well preserved colonial section of San Juan; the houses are painted bright colors
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La Plaza de Colon-
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in old San Juan Puerto Rico has cobble stone streets and a statue of Christopher Columbus
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El Yunque
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the only tropical rain forest in the care of the US Forest Service. The park has many waterfalls and there are
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coqui
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tiny tree frogs called living in El Yunque in Puerto Rico
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La cocina criolla
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traditional cooking in Puerto Rico, combines Spanish, African, and indigenous influences
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Tostones
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fried plantains- a popular dish in Puerto Rico
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Pupusa
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a corn torilla filled with beans, port and cheese- popular in El Salvador
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what city in the US has the largest hispanic population
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Nueva York- they celebrate with an annual hispanic day parade
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what is The Spirit of East Harlem
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a mural painted on a building in Nueva York by Manual Vega who is a Puerto Rican artist that grew up in East Harlem
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What city has the highest PERCENTAGE of latinos in the US
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El Paso, Texas
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name three common latino foods in the us
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cuban sandwich, burritos, and fajitas
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how many hispanics live in the usa
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over 40 million; their roots can be traced to more than 20 nations
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when is Hispanic Heritage month in the usa
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sept. 15 - october 15
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Miami Florida is populated by whom?
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Cubans; the community is called Little Havana
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what is the Miama Florida street that has many cuban restaurants and shops
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Calle Ocho; it is nearby Freedom Tower which houses the Cuban American Museum
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Los Premíos Jeventud
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awards show head in Miami Florida; teens vote for their favorite stars in music film, and sports
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who is Xavier Cortada
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A cuban artist living in Miami Florida; his colorful painting called "Music" presents a variety of instruments from cuban and american music
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La Villita
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San Antonio Texas' oldest neighborhood
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San Antonio Texas celebration
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honors the heroes of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto with the Fiesta de San Antonio, a ten day celebration in La Villita
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what is the regional cuisine that combines cooking from Texas and Mexico
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Tex-Mes- some examples are nachos, tortilla chips with salsa,fajitas, chili con carne, or most food that includes ingredients like flour tortillas, refried beans, yellow cheese, and beef. White cheese, black beans, corn tortillas, chicken, and seafood are more traditional for other parts of Mexico
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cascarones
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a popular art form in Texas- painted eggs filled with confetti. if someone breaks one on your head it is good luck.
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