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Culture Sheet
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was the Argentinian artist who painted "Club Atletico Nueva Chicago"? | Antonio Berni |
| What does his paintings show | neighborhood soccerteam |
| what artistic technique is he known for | realism |
| Where do students in Latin America go to participate in extracurricular activities? | Community workshops or Cultural center. |
| what are the 2 most popular sports in Latin America | Soccer and Baseball |
| What was his sculpture to? | Peace |
| What happened to his sculpture "El Pajarru" | It was damage in an explosion in1995 |
| Who is known as the "Queen of the Salsa" | Celia Cruz |
| What is her country of origin | cuba |
| how many Grammy nominations did she receive | 18 Grammies |
| mysterious dance from Andalucia, Spain | Flamenco |
| Romantic dance from Argentina | Tango |
| Traditional dance from the Caribbean that involves hip movement | Merengue |
| Type of folklore dance that is famous in the U.S, Mexico, and Spain | ballet |
| What is the name of the famous city in Mexico that is a center of culture and international intellect. | San Miguel de Allende |
| What is the principal flower found in these gardens | roses |
| what site is known as the heart of the city | Plaza Allende |
| What is the climate of this city | Spring like |
| what year was it founded | 1542 |
| what is the name of the famous "manantial" that goes water to the Paseo del Chorro park in Mexico | El Chorro |
| what 3 places can you see from the garden | town hall, churches, and Historic houses or homes |
| who is Ignacio Allende | one of the leaders for Mexican independence |
| Name the 2 men that this important city is named after | Iganacio Allende and Fray Juan de San Miguel |
| what other city is mentioned in this section as being cultural center | Guanajato |