México & Culture
What country was Frida Kahlo from?
Mexico
In the legend, who does La Llorona cry for?
Her children
Yo _____ estudiante.
Yo soy estudiante.
Complete with the Spanish word for “the”: _____ mochila.
la mochila
How do you say “green” in Spanish?
verde
Who was Frida Kahlo’s husband?
Diego Rivera
What are the two main dates of Día de Muertos?
November 1 and 2
Tú _____ feliz.
Tú estás feliz.
Complete with the Spanish word for “the”: _____ lápices.
los lápices
How do you say “white” in Spanish?
blanco
On what date does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
September 16
What orange flowers are commonly placed on an ofrenda?
Cempasúchil flowers / marigolds
Mi mamá _____ en la cocina.
Mi mamá está en la cocina.
Yo _____ un perro. (tener)
Yo tengo un perro.
What does “buenos días” mean?
Good morning
Mexico fought for independence from which country?
Spain
Why do families place photographs on an ofrenda?
To remember and honor loved ones who have died.
Berta y yo _____ amigas.
Berta y yo somos amigas.
¿Tú _____ un marcador? (tener)
¿Tú tienes un marcador?
How do you write “fifteen” in Spanish?
quince
Name two ways people celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Fireworks and parades
Name three items commonly placed on an ofrenda.
Any three: photographs, flowers, candles, food, drinks, papel picado, or pan de muerto.
Complete both: Nosotros _____ estudiantes y hoy _____ nerviosos.
Nosotros somos estudiantes y hoy estamos nerviosos.
Complete both blanks using tener and the Spanish word for “the”: Nosotros _____ _____ calculadoras.
Nosotros tenemos las calculadoras.
Say these three colors in Spanish: blue, pink, yellow.
azul, rosa, amarillo