Information about Spain Flashcards
(28 cards)
La Gran Via
the major street in Spain
El Museo del Prado
the largest museum on Madrid where all the paintings of the kings are
El Parque Retiro
the largest park in Spain which is now a UNESCO heritage site
La Plaza Mayor
Madrid’s major plaza where there are restaurants, apartments, stores, and locations to eat and be entertained
El Palacio Nacional
the palace where the royal family used to live; now used for ceremonies and as a public museum
La Puerta del Sol
the place where all distances from the sun are measured with a gold emblem in the ground and the place where madrilenos eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve
La Cibeles
a major landmark fountain in Madrid that has a deity driving a carriage lead by lions
la paella
the national dish of Spain made of rice, shellfish, saffron, and peas
Why is learning the map of Spain’s major geographical locations important for us to learn in Spanish class?
Spain is the mother tongue of Spanish
it is the 2nd most spoken language in the U.S.
Which Spanish monarchs funded Christopher Columbus’ 4 voyages to the New World?
King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I
Which country in Europe was the first to provide public transportation such as the metro?
Spain
What is the border between Spain and France?
the Pyrenees Mountains (los Pirineos)
What are Spain and Portugal combined called? Why?
the Iberian Peninsula because they are both surrounded by water on 3 sides
What are the 3 major bodies of water that surround Spain?
the Atlantic Ocean (el Oceano Atlantico)
the Mediterranean Sea (el Mar Mediterraneo)
the Cantabrian Sea (el Mar Cantabrico)
What do the Spaniards eat for their first meal of the day?
continental breakfast: coffee and hard rolls
What is the principle port city on Spain’s northeastern coast? What size is it in relation to Madrid?
Barcelona is smaller than Madrid
What meal is the largest in Spain? When does it occur?
lunch occurs from 1:00-3:00
What colors are in the Spanish flag? What is in the middle of the flag?
red, gold, black, and white
the national crest
What is Madrid’s largest park?
el Parque Retiro
Where did Spain’s monarchy used to live? What is it used for now?
el Palacio Nacional is used for ceremonies and as a public museum
What is the Puerta del Sol used for?
a way to measure distance from the sun and for eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve
What is Madrid’s airport?
Madrid-Barajas Airport
What can you do for enjoyment in Spain?
watch flamenco; watch bullfighting; shop; walk through el Parque Retiro; visit el Museo del Prado
What the 4 major forms of transportation in Spain?
train
metro
taxi
walk
