Dia De La Independencia
Geography
Culture
Influence in US
Spanish Explorers
100
a torch
la antorcha
100
What is the largest river in South America?
Amazon river
100
What is the celebration of a 15-year-old's birthday called?
Quinceanera
100
Which US city was the first city to be colonized by Spain?
St. Augustine
100
This well-known Italian explorer was sent by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to explore the New World
Cristobal Colon OR Christopher Columbus
200
band
la banda
200
Which countries border Spain?
Portugal and France
200
Translate the name of the Spanish holiday "El Dia de los Muertos"
Day of the Dead
200
Name 4 US states that have over 1 million Spanish inhabitants
Illinois, California, Texas, New Mexico, Florida
200
This explorer took down the Aztecs and their king, Moctezuma, and went on to conquer Mexico
Hernan Cortes
300
patriotic holidays
las fiestas patrias
300
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
300
How many countries claim Spanish as their official language?
14
300
Name 3 rivers in the US that have Spanish origin
Rio Grande, Brazos, Colorado River
300
This Spanish explorer was the first European to reach the Mississippi River, and is now buried there.
Hernando de Soto
400
shout or chant
el grito
400
Which three Spanish-speaking countries reside in the Caribbean?
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
400
How many letters are in the Spanish alphabet?
26
400
Name 5 US cities that have Spanish origin
El Paso, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco
400
This Spanish explorer was the first European to explore what is now Florida, and was the first Spanish governor of Puerto Rico
Juan Ponce de Leon
500
a journey or run
el recorrido
500
What strait separates Spain and Africa?
Strait of Gibraltar
500
Name 4 types of traditional Mexican food (Hint: think of Monday's worksheets)
tortilla, enchilada, tamal, chile con carne, taco
500
What celebrated Hispanic author wrote the widely published novels "100 Years of Solitude" and "Don Quijote"?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
500
This explorer conquered Peru, defeating the Incas and their king, Atahualpa
Francisco Pizarro
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