Language Influence
Many words in Spanish start with "al," what does this word mean in English?
"the"
In what country can you find the Alhambra, an example of Arab influence on architecture?
Spain
What staple grain, brought by Arabs to Spain, became essential in Latin American dishes like arroz con pollo?
rice
What Spanish style of music and dance shows Arab influence through its rhythms and melodies?
flamenco
The word "aceituna" comes from Arabic. What type of finger food is "aceituna" in English?
"olive"
True or false? Spanish has more than 4,000 words that come from Arabic.
true
This decorative art style, often using geometric patterns and calligraphy, is a signature of Arab design found in Spanish monuments. What is it called?
arabesque
The Arab tradition of using lots of spices influenced Latin American cuisine. Name one spice commonly used today that has Arabic roots.
cumin (comino)
The complex rhythms found in Latin American music were influenced by Arab music traditions. What is the name for a musical pattern or beat repeated throughout a song?
A) melody
B) harmony
C) ostinato
ostinato
The word "ajedrez" comes from Arabic. What tabletop game is "ajedrez" in English?
"chess"
Which of these words do not come from Arabic?
A) alfombra
B) azúcar
C) ventana
Name a Latin American city where Spanish colonial architecture shows strong Moorish (Arab) influence.
Lima, Peru (Accept also Mexico City, Santo Domingo.)
The Spanish word "azúcar" has Arabic origins. What baking ingredient is this?
sugar
What stringed instrument, popular in Latin American music, has roots in Arab culture?
guitar
The word "noria" comes from Arabic. What fair ride is "noria" in English?
"Ferris wheel"
What word in Spanish refers to a defensive building or castle?
A) alcázar
B) aceituna
C) almohada
"alcázar"
What feature common in Moorish and Latin American buildings is a courtyard or open central space?
patio
Which method of slow-cooking meat, popular in Arab and Latin cuisines, comes from Arabic cooking techniques?
roasting or barbecuing ("asado")
Arab-Andalusian music traditions heavily influenced music in which Caribbean country, famous for salsa and son?
Cuba
The word "algodón" comes from Arabic. What textile/material is "algodón" in English?
"cotton"
The phrase"¡Ojalá que sí!" has a context rooted in Arabic. What does the phrase originally mean in Arabic?
"in shā’ Allah" ("si Dios quiere") "God willing"
The Mudéjar style is a mixture of Christian and Islamic art in Spain. In which century did it become most popular?
the 13th century
Which traditional Latin American dish can trace its use of stuffed vegetables to Arab culinary traditions?
stuffed peppers ("chiles rellenos")
Name a rhythmic technique common in both flamenco and Arab music that involves clapping or hitting percussion instruments.
hand clapping (palmas) or drumming
The word "albahaca" comes from Arabic. What herb is "albahaca" in English?
"basil"