History of the Spanish Language
From which language does Spanish come?
Latin
It is common to exchange this when greeting each other in Spanish-speaking countries.
a kiss (on the cheek)
What time of the year is Día de los Muertos celebrated?
end of October, beginning of November
During Christmastime in Japan, the Japanese people most usually orders from which fast food restaurant?
KFC
What is the name of the dialect of Spanish that was made official by King Alfonso X?
Castilian (castellano)
cafés, restaurants, fountains, shops, etc.
Which popular musician comes from Colombia?
Name at least three things you can find on an ofrenda.
candles, pictures of loved ones, food and drinks, religious figures, flowers, etc.
The _____ is a Christmas log that poops out presents when struck with a stick. This tradition is most prevalent in Catalonia.
Caga Tió
Spanish is the first language of approximately how many people in the world?
450 million
Who painted The Persistence of Memory (affectionately known as The Melting Clocks painting.)
Salvador Dalí
From what country does the flamenco originate?
Spain
______ is the most prevalent symbol of the Day of the Dead. She is an old skeletal woman who symbolizes that even money cannot save you from death.
La Catrina
When the Caga Tió poops out _______, it means it has no more presents to give!
herring (salted herring / fish / water)
How many countries have Spanish as an official language?
21
In which museum is The Persistence of Memory currently on display?
The Museum of Modern Art
What is the most beloved animal in Perú?
alpaca / llama / vicuña
The pan de muerto is decorated with dough made to be shaped like ____.
bones
_______ is an annual tradition in Mexico that starts on December 16 and lasts until Christmas. Children dress up as Mary and Joseph and reenact their trip to try to find an inn to stay in so that Mary can give birth to Jesus.
Las Posadas
Languages that originate from Latin, such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, are in a group called the _______ languages.
In which country was the INFRAMEN founded?
El Salvador
Describe the geographical shape of Chile.
Long and narrow
What is the most popular flower used in the Day of the Dead?
marigold / cempasúchitl
Which city is the Christmas capital of the Philippines?
San Fernando