AP Spanish Language and Culture Review
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Flashcards covering key historical figures, geography, cultural traditions, and vocabulary for the AP Spanish Language and Culture course based on lecture notes.
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Revolución Cubana
A 1959 political upheaval in Cuba led by figures including Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.
Che Guevara
An Argentinian doctor and key figure in the Revolución Cubana representing justice and human rights.
17 comunidades autónomas
The administrative and political divisions of Spain.
Morcilla
A traditional Spanish blood sausage.
Reinos de España
The historical kingdoms of Castilla, Leon, Aragon, and Navarra.
Don Quijote
A famous literary work from Spain published in 1605 by Cervantes focused on adventure and justice.
Gabriel García Márquez
A Colombian author famous for the 1960 novel Cien Años de Soledad and the use of realismo mágico.
Realismo mágico
A literary style that incorporates fantastic or mythical elements into realistic fiction, associated with Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende.
Guinea Ecuatorial
The only Spanish-speaking country located in Africa.
Guaraní
An indigenous people and language in Paraguay spoken by 80% of the population.
Frida Kahlo
A Mexican artist famous for her self-portraits and political focus on women's and indigenous rights.
Fernando Botero
A Colombian artist known for depicting 'gordos' (fat people) and animals that are 'full of air'.
Jose Martí
A leader of the Cuban revolution of independence, a political and military leader, and a great poet.
Aconcagua
The highest mountain in America and second highest in the world, located in the Argentine Andes.
Gauchos
Traditional cowboys found in Argentina and the Patagonia region.
UNAM
A very famous public university in México.
Diego Rivera
A Mexican muralist whose work reflects political themes, workers, and a blend of indigenous and Spanish influence.
Chichen Itzá
The famous archaeological site in México built by the Mayas.
Machu Picchu
The ancient site of the Imperio inca located in Peru.
Quechua
An indigenous language spoken in Peru, Bolivia, and other Andean regions.
Pura vida
A common phrase in Costa Rica representing their lifestyle and focus on environment and peace.
Salar de Uyuni
A large salt flat in Bolivia, a country with a large indigenous population.
Canal de Panamá
An economically important waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Cubismo
An art movement associated with Pablo Picasso, creator of the 'Guernica'.
Surrealismo
An art movement in Spain associated with Salvador Dalí.
Generación del 27
A group of Spanish poets and playwrights including Federico García Lorca.
Machismo
A social concept regarding strong or aggressive masculine pride.
Marianismo
The traditional female counterpart to machismo, emphasizing feminine virtues.
Mestizaje
The process of cultural and racial blending in the Spanish-speaking world.
Familismo
A cultural value emphasizing the importance of family units.
Sostenibilidad
The concept of sustainability, often discussed in the context of the environment and energy.
Las Fallas
A traditional celebration or festival in Spain.
San Fermín
A traditional Spanish festival known for the running of the bulls.
Arepas
A traditional food made of cornmeal originating from Venezuela and Colombia.
Galápagos
Islands in Ecuador famous for their biodiversity and the studies of Charles Darwin.