Holidays and Tradition
When is Easter?
typically late March/April
What is the capital of Chile?
Santiago
How much of Chile's population speaks Spanish?
99.5%
Who is Pedro Pascal?
an Actor
What continent is Chile located in?
South America
When is their independence day?
September 18th, 1810
List 2 of the contemporary problems in Chile
Police Reform.
Migrants, refugees, indigenous, children, and women’s rights
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Illicit drugs
What ingredients are prevalent in Chilean foods?
Seafood, fruits, vegetables
What type of literature is the most popular in Chile?
Poetry
What mountains are to the East of Chile?
Andes Mountains
What is Christmas in Spanish?
Navidad
What are socioeconomic classes?
social classes based on wealth
What cultures is Chile a mix of?
Spanish colonial, indigenous, immigrant
What does the star on the Chile flag represent?
guide on the path of progress and honor
When was Chile first inhabited?
18,000 years ago
What is the greeting that consists of a handshake and a hug among friends and family?
abrazo
What type of government is Chile?
Presidential republic
What things are Chile the biggest producers of?
copper, lithium, and iodine
What institution keeps European music alive in Chile?
The Chilean National Symphony Orchestra
What is a depression?
longitudinal valley
What are the 2 most popular religions in Chile?
Roman Catholic 60%, Evangelical 18%
Who is the current president of Chile?
Gabriel Boric
Name at least 1 type of indigenous groups
Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui
Who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1945 and 1971?
Poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda
What does Chile's population consist of?