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Culture
100
If you were to greet you high school principal in Spanish, which "you" form would you use?
What is usted?
100
Imagine that the principal of your school has learned to speak Spanish, and he wants to practice with you. How would you greet him? a. ¿Qué tal? b. ¿Cómo está, señor? c. ¡Chao! d. ¿Cómo estás? e. ¿Qué pasa?
What is b. ¿Cómo está, señor?
100
In some countries ____ is given on both cheeks.
What is a besito?
100
How many countries in South America do not speak Spanish as their official language?
What is There are four countries within South America that don't include Spanish among their official languages: Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.
100
True or false: Most children live with their families while they are in college.
What is true. Most children are expected to stay at home and help out through working or around the house. Also, are expected to help take care of the other children. Living away for college is considered to be somewhat "rebellious"
200
Usted is similar to saying what?
What is you sir/ ma’am
200
In most Latin American countries, what usually goes along with a spoken greeting?
What is a physical greeting?
200
True or false: In some countries, men will also greet everyone with a besito.
What is true
200
What is the name of the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America?
What is Argentina is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America by area of land. Colombia is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America by population.
200
True or false: A grandparent or other extended family member often lives with the family.
What is true. Most Hispanic families have several members living with them in the same house. This can be aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. If a family member does not live in the house, odds are they VERY close by (as within walking distance)
300
Using the plural form, Ustedes is like saying
What is you, ladies and gentlemen/you guys.
300
How do men usually greet each other?
What is with a handshake?
300
__________ are also common greetings among friends and family.
What are hugs?
300
What do you call the area in the center of many towns in Spanish-speaking countries?
What is el centro
300
True or False: When a girl turns 15, she has a party called a quinceañera to celebrate her adulthood.
What is true. Instead of having a sweet sixteen party, a Hispanic girl has a quinceañera. This rite of passage is taken very seriously. The girl is no longer considered a child, but a woman. The girl usually wears a long dress and a crown and many family and friends are invited to the celebration.
400
When should you use "Usted?"
What is for older people, strangers, those for whom you want to show extra respect, and just about everybody in Costa Rica.
400
How do men greet woman?
What is shake women’s hands or give them an “air kiss” (or besito) on the cheek.
400
How do Central Americans often physically greet each other? a. kissing each other’s hands b. bowing c. patting on the head d. shaking hands
What is shaking hands?
400
Which of the following celebrations take place in some Spanish-speaking countries? La Semana Santa (Easter), La Navidad (Christmas), el cinco de mayo (May 5), el cuatro de julio (the 4th of July), el Día de la Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving), el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), or el Año Nuevo (New Year’s).
What is La Semana Santa (Easter), La Navidad (Christmas), el cinco de mayo (May 5) el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), y el Año Nuevo (New Year’s). El cuatro de julio y el Día de la Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) takes place only in the United States.
400
True or false: When the children go to school, they are usually dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.
What is false. Most children in Spanish speaking countries where uniforms to school
500
When should you use the "tú" form?
What is Tú and informal phrasing are used for friends, family, younger people, and just about everybody in Spain.
500
How do woman greet each other?
What is Women often give a besito to everyone (both males and females)
500
How would an Argentine most likely physically greet someone? a. Speaking, but not touching b. with a kiss on the cheek c. patting on the shoulder
What is with a kiss on the cheek?
500
True or false: A Hispanic family owns a car for each person, and they usually drive to work and school.
What is false. Most families in Hispanic countries take public transportation, ride their bikes, or walk. Most families do not have cars.
500
True or False: Brazil speaks Spanish
What is false. Brazil speaks Portuguese.
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