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Lesson Recap
Spain
Odin
100
Name 3 characters from the show Aquí no hay quien viva.
Marisa, Vicenta, Concha, Juan Cuesta, Emilio, Sergio, Vanesa, Mauricio, Fernando
100
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington D.C.
100
Explain "government cheese."
Dairy surplus in USA, government provided cheddar cheese for poor families. Many people remember it with mixed emotions, mentioned frequently in media.
100
Who is the patron saint of farmers and rural communities, known for his ability to find water sources, ability to multiply food for the poor, and oxen (bueyes) that could farm?
San Isidro Labrador
100
What is my favorite activity that I do almost every weekend?
Hiking!!
200
Name 4 characters in the show Friends
Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe, Rachel
200
What does the USA flag represent?
Stars - 50 states
Stripes - 13 original colonies
200
Where is Anderson .Paak from? What kind of media does he make? What themes were present in the activity we did?
Anderson .Paak was born in Korea and grew up in California. He makes R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop music.
200
How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
There are 17 autonomous communities, and 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla)
200
What's my preferred style of comma usage? Explain why I prefer this style?
Oxford comma! It helps to clearly distinguish between the last two of three or more items listed in a sentence.
300
Who is the all-women pop band from Córdoba that released a worldwide hit in 2002 and is due to play in an upcoming Madrid street festival?
Las Ketchup
Fun Fact: https://youtu.be/rKTUAESacQM?si=DrRHWKWX7uMDq4WZ&t=30
300
Which 2 states in the USA are not part of the mainland?
Hawai'i and Alaska
300
List 5 cultural markers or stereotypes of rednecks and the Deep South.
Strong gun culture (anti-elitism & for fun)
Pickup trucks, often lifted
Country music
Distrust of federal government
Pride in blue collar identity
Conservative politics
Racist
Poor
......
300
Explain the inspiration for Picasso's Guernica.
1937 bombing of the city of Guernica in Basque Country during the Spanish Civil War.
300
What did I do over winter break?
Went to Arizona & Nevada. Many other possible answers.
400
What themes are popular in country music?
Bonus: What is the name of the country artist we listened to?
Love, heartbreak, hard work, nostalgia, faith, alcohol, country life, trucks
Bonus: Zach Bryan
400
Which president is on the USA $1 bill.
- bonus: $5 bill
George Washington
- bonus: Abraham Lincoln
400
How many federally recognized Indian tribes exist across the USA?
574
400
What is the population of the Comunidad de Madrid?
-- Half million margin of error
6.8 million people
400
Name 3 of my previous jobs.
Server, bartender, skate shop employee, event planner, tour guide.
500
What country and city was the setting of the most recent Olympics?
Milano-Cortina, Italy
500
Which states are included in the category of "Southern USA"? (At least 7)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
500
Correctly role play as a job interviewee.
You're hired!
500
Tell me a common mistake that Spanish ESL speakers make.
Many possible answers.
500
What year was I born?
1999