Países hispanohablantes
Which of these is not a Spanish speaking country?
A) Bolivia
B) Brazil
C) Ecuador
B) Brazil
When is el dia de lso muertos held?
A) Nov 1-2
B) Nov 5-6
C) Oct 30-31
A) Nov 1-2
Where is 'La Fería' held every year?
Sevilla
What are 'tapas'?
A tapa is an appetiser or snack in Spanish cuisine. Tapas can be combined to make a full meal, and can be cold or hot. In some bars and restaurants in Spain and across the globe, tapas have evolved into a very sophisticated cuisine.
How many people inthe world speak Spanish?
A) 460 million
B) 420 million
C) 480 million
C) 480 million
How do you say skull in Spanish?
A) cabeza
B) calavera
C) caseta
B) Calavera
Which animal to Andlausians typicallly parade around on?
A) Donkey
B) Horse
C) Sheep
B) Horse
Spain produces 40% of the worlds olive oil
True or False
True!
Spanish is the second most used language on the internet? True or False
True! 7.9% of internet users communicate in Spanish, making it the second most commonly used language on digital platforms. Only one Spanish-speaking country—Mexico—is among the 10 countries with the greatest number of internet users.
What is 'una ofrenda'?
A) an altar
B) a food
C) a dance
A) An altar
Core to Día de Muertos is the ofrenda, or the altar created to honor the dead. A typical ofrenda is a table that's adorned with traditional pastries and marigold petals, as well as items identified with the deceased, like photos or other personal items.
What are the tarditional marquees called that people party in?
A) Casas
B) Casetas
C) Casitas
B) Casetas
Does Spain have a royal family?
Yes! The Spanish royal family, is headed by King Felipe VI, and currently consists of Queen Letizia, their children Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain, and Felipe's parents, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.
Which is the largest Spanish Speaking Country?
A) Spain
B) Mexico
C) Colombia
B) Mexico
The custom has roots in which indigenous root?
A) Maori
B) Inuit
C) Aztec
C) Aztec
The Day of the Dead has roots in indigenous Aztec culture. Traditions like the ofrenda originated from the Aztec practices of honoring the dead by placing offerings at tree stumps. When Spanish colonizers arrived in the 16th century, they moved Día de Muertos from the summer to autumn so it would coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
How many people visit the feria each eyar?
A) 700,000
B) 910,000
C) 1,000,000
C) More than 1,000,000 people come every year to celebrate, dance, east, and meet friends.
Is 'tikismikis' a Spanish word?
Yes! It means someone who is fussy
Which country speaks Spanish he fastest?
A) Chile
B) Peru
C) Spain
A) Chile
Chilean Spanish is considered one of the most unique Spanish dialects because it has developed its own distinctive features influenced by the country's geography, history, and culture. One clear example is their slang. They tend to cut words, inhale the letter “s,” and speak extremely fast, running over some syllables.
What is the traditional flower of e dia de los muertos?
A) Rose
B) Sunflower
C) Marigold
C) Marigolds (flor de cempasúchil) are displayed to guide spirits.
Another important Day of the Dead symbol is the marigold. These bright orange flowers are traditionally placed on the ofrenda but can be seen everywhere throughout the holiday. The strong scent of the marigolds is meant to attract spirits back to their living relatives' homes.
What did the fería originally start as?
A) A cattle fare
B) A fashion show
C) An auction
A) A cattle fare
Which of these is not a Spanish dance?
A) Flamenco
B) Sevillanas
C) Charlston
C) Charlston