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Spanish quizbowl flash cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many years did it take Cortés and his men to conquer Mexico? | 2 Years |
| What was the main reason that Spain colonized Mexico? | Gold |
| What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce Mole Poblano, a chicken dish from southern Mexico? | Chocolate |
| When is the main meal of the day, la comida, served? | Early afternoon/lunch |
| Where can you hear the cheer "Ole?" | At a bullfight |
| On what side of the road do Spaniards drive? | On the right. |
| Although elements of Mexican cuisine have been borrowed from other cultures, from which Indian group does it have it's primary origins? | Mayan |
| The bear and tree are symbols of what Spanish city? | Madrid |
| Which Caribbean island houses 2 nations, one French speaking and one Spanish speaking? | Hispaniola |
| What Chilean Province, framed for its giant statues, is located more than 2000 miles west of the South American coast? | Easter Island |
| How many meals are in a typical Spanish day? | 6 |
| What does "Pre-Columbian" mean? | Before Columbus' arrived to the new world. |
| When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French? | May 5 (Cinco De Mayo) |
| This place won there Independence from Mexico in 1836. | Texas |
| What did Juan Diego have a vision of? | The Virgen of Guadalupe |
| How many years did Spain rule Mexico? | 300 |
| How often should you use USTED when visiting a Spanish speaking country? | ALWAYS!!!!!! |
| What is the name of the Peninsula where Spain is located? | Iberian Peninsula |
| What is the capital of Spain? | Madrid |
| What are the mountains that separate Spain and France? | Pyrenees |
| What is the most famous art museum in Madrid? | El Prado |
| Who are referred to as "The Catholic Kings?" | Fernando and Isabella (Ferdinand and Isabel) |
| Who are the "Tres Reyes Magos?" | Three kings |
| When is the Carnival celebrated? | Before lent |
| When it is summer in Missouri, What season is it in South America? | Winter |
| What is the largest Spanish speaking city? | Mexico City/Mexico DF |
| What is the most famous sport in Latin America? | Soccer |
| Which country shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain? | Portugal |
| What is the Spanish word for a person mixed with European and Indian blood? | Mestizo |
| What metal is mined near Taxco, Mexico? | Silver |
| What is the largest industrial city in Mexico? | Monterrey |
| What sickly child grew up to be the conqueror of Mexico? | Hernan Cortés |
| How many people did Cortés bring with him? | 600 |
| What is the of the largest South American river? | Amazon |
| What does the name "Buenos Aires" mean? | Good air |
| What forms the natural boundary between Chile and Argentina? | Andes mountains |
| Who were the king and queen who financed Columbus? | Ferdinand and Isabel/ Fernando and Isabella |
| Who was the first communist dictator of Cuba? | Fidel Castro |
| Who were Gaspar, Mechar, and Baltesar? | The three kings |
| What breed of dog originated in Mexico? | Chihuahua |
| What four United States border Mexico? | California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas |
| What two animals are on the Mexican flag? | Eagle and snake |
| What Spanish explorer conquered the Incas? | Pizarro |
| What river forms the boundary between the US and Mexico? | Rio Grande |
| What country is famous for its gauchos or cowboys? | Argentina |
| What continent is Uruguay on? | South America |
| What religion is practiced in most of Latin America? | Catholicism |
| Mant Spanish words beginning with "al" are of what origin? | Arabic |
| Who wears the "suit of lights?" | A matador |
| Which peninsula did the Mayans inhabit? | Yucatan |
| What do children leave out for the three kings? | Shoes |
| What are the colours of Spanish flag | Red and Gold/ Red and Yellow |
| What beverage was reserved for the priests and royalty among the Aztecs? | Chocolate |
| When do you say "Buen Provecho?" | Before a meal |
| What is the expression used when someone sneezes? | Salud *Salud, Amor, Dinero are acceptable answers. |
| Many hispanic people celebrate this day in addition to their birthday. | Saint's Day |
| What is Ecuador known for? | The equator |
| What is the capital of Ecuador? | Quito |
| Who led the movement to obtain Independence from the Spanish? | Simon Boliver |
| Who wrote MAN OF LA MANCHA? | Cervantes |
| Who is the main character of MAN OF LA MANCHA? | Don Quijote |
| What is the nickname for Buenos Aires, in Argentina? | The Paris of Latin America |
| What dance became famous in Argentina? | Tango |
| In a Hispanic Engagement, who asks for the girl's hand in marriage? | The parents of the groom |
| Who founded the Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic? | Bartolome Colon, or Christopher Columbus' brother |
| What are the two wedding ceremonies that often occur in the same day in Mexico? | Civil and Religious ceremonies |
| What did the queen of Portugal use for headaches in the 1560's? | Tobacco |
| The god Quetzalcoatl often appears in Mexican art as what? | A feathered snake |
| What Mexican town has two great pyramids built to the sun and moon? | Teotihuacán |
| What is the Mayan system of hieroglyphics? | A system of writing using pictures |
| What concept did the Mayas invent and use in their math? | Zero |
| What year did Mexico win its independence from Spain? | 1821 |
| What is the largest Spanish speaking country in South America? | Argentina |
| How many years is a Mexican presidential term? | 6 years |
| Name three Spanish speaking Caribbean islands. | Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico |
| What is the largest country in Central America? | Nicaragua |
| How many Spanish speaking countries are there in South America? | 9 |
| What continent is Mexico a part of? | North America |