Panama/Molas
Where are molas made AND what by what group of people?
Panama, Kuna
Where is Flamenco popular?
Spain
What does it mean to be Afro-Latino?
That you come from both African and Latino heritage.
What does Semana Santa mean and when is it?
Holy Week, the week before Easter
How long was Hispanic Heritage Month originally? How long is it now?
It was just 1 week (under President Lyndon Johnson), but is not 1 month (changed by President Ronald Reagan)
What does "mola" mean?
shirt or piece of fabric
What is a controversial activity in Spain?
Bullfighting
Who is the queen of salsa music (she's from Cuba)?
Celia Cruz
What do they make in Guatemala to celebrate Semana Santa? How do they make them?
Rugs/Alfombras- Made from sawdust/sand and flowers. They use stencils to make intricate designs.
What three indigenous groups did we study with the Mesopotamia Webquest?
Inca, Aztec, Maya
What two bodies of water are to the east and west of Panama?
Caribbean Sea (east) and Pacific Ocean (west)
What are three common things that women buy in Sevilla, Spain?
shawls, mantillas, and fans
Where are Leslie Grace's parents from?
Dominican Republic
What do they carry during processions in Spain? What do they usually look like?
Large floats or statues of biblical scenes. Many will include Jesus or Mary (who holds a special place in the hear of those in Sevilla)
Name at least two countries that celebrate its independence on September 15 (NOT MEXICO!)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
What ethnicity are 70% of the people in Panama? Describe what that means.
Mestizo (African and Spanish decent)
Who is supposedly buried in the Cathedral of Sevilla?
Christopher Columbus
Who are the two members of "Gente de Zona"?
Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcolm
Where is "Los Sanfermines" and what is it called in English?
Quechua and Nahuatl are two different Indigenous languages. Which one is for Aztecs and which is for the Incas?
Nahuatl- Aztec and Quechua- Incas
They are designs made from 2-5 hand sewn layers of different brightly colored fabrics.
What is flamenco? Describe the different components of it.
It is a type of music that includes guitar and singing. The dancing that goes with it includes hand clapping and stomping.
What musical genres is Ruben Rada known for fusing/mixing together? (name at least 3)
candombe, jazz, funk, soul and pop
Describe what Carnival is, where it is celebrated and why.
It is a celebration to say goodbye to meat (and indulgences) before the beginning of Lent. Over 50 countries celebrate it and the biggest celebration is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does archeologist Tom Sever think caused the Maya downfall?
He believed the Mayans caused their fall themselves. They outstripped their resources, could not keep up with their population growth, and made themselves