Food and Shelter
Clothing, Language &
Education
Government
&
Family Structure
Economy
&
Religion
Physical Features
100
What are the main foods of El Salvador?
corn, beans, and rice.
100
What do women commonly wear?
a blouse, skirt, and sandals
100
How many branches of government are there?
3. BONUS 50 points: Name the 3 branches.
100
Where is coffee grown?
in the mountains.
100
What's the climate like on the coast?
tropical
200
What is the most popular drink in El Salvador?
Coffee or highly sugared drinks
200
What do the men commonly wear?
a shirt, jeans, boots or sandals with a cowboy hat.
200
How many years does the president serve?
Five years
200
Teaching jobs require what education level?
a college degree
200
What is one of the hazards in El Salvador?
earthquakes or volcanoes or hurricanes
300
What do the Salvadorans eat on special occasions?
tamales
300
What isthe official language of El Salvador?
Spanish
300
How many people are usually in an immediate family?
a minimum of 5 people
300
Where are most of the industries located?
San Salvador
300
What is the highest peak in El Salvador?
Cerro El Pital
400
What kind of house do the upper and middle class people live in?
a modern house with walls surrounding it, and a small garden.
400
Who has access to a proper education?
the upper and middle class children
400
What type of family structure does the regular family have? 1) matriarchal 2) egalitarian 3) patriarchal
3) patriarchal
400
What is the most popular religion?
Roman Catholic
400
How long is the Lempa River?
422 kilometers
500
How many rooms do the adobe houses have?
one or two
500
What do the children learn in school?
English and a proper way of Spanish.
500
Who does the cooking and cleaning in the household?
the women of the family.
500
Why are there religions like Buddhism in El Salvador/
because of immigration from Asia
500
What is the largest lake?
Lago de Ilopango
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