Culture Flashcards
What is the role of the siesta in Hispanic Culture
it is a nap, Spanish cultures shut down in the middle of the day to take a nap
What is mate and what is it used for?
Mate is a drink similar to tea and it is used for drinking in a setting where it is passed around and shared amongst people.
What are tapas and how did they originate?
tapas are small plates of food (snacks) Tapas originated from Spain.
Name 2 fruits or vegetables that originated in the Americas
tomato’s, Papayas pineapples
Corn, Potato
When is Day of the Dead and how is it celebrated
OCT 30-NOV2 By honoring the dead
When do Spanish children get their Christmas fights typically and who delivers them
On January 6th by the three wisemen
What is Semana Santa and what is a tradition associated with it
Holy Week in Spain Tribute to Jesus Christ, Parads and visiting Catholic Church.
What is an advantage of the health system in any Hispanic countries?
Options to choose private care
Briefly describe the use of social media in the Spanish-speaking world?
Used to raise awareness of social problems like unfair elections
Who lived in the Casa Azul in Mexico City and what are they famous for?
Frida Kahlo, she is famous for painting
