C24L7 Spanish-Speaking Culture in Venezuela

What is Venezuela known for?

its Caribbean shore, beaches, and cultural richness.

What is some Venezuelan Geography?

Venezuela consists of a continental part and several islands, bordered by the Caribbean Sea, Colombia, and Brazil.

What is the Climate in venezuela?

Venezuela has a mild climate with a rainy season and a dry season, with little variation between seasons.

What are the Venezuelan Andes?

A mountainous zone located in the west of Venezuela.

What is Llanos?

A flat area south of the Venezuelan Andes, characterized by many rivers, including the Orinoco.

How is Venezuala’s Federal State organized?

It has 23 states, a capital district (Caracas), and 311 islands.

What does the name "Venezuela" mean?

"little Venice" due to its lake houses.

Who is Simón Bolívar?

The key figure in Venezuela's independence from Spain in 1811, known as "el libertador."

Venezuelan Federal Republic

Venezuela was organized as a federal republic after gaining independence, experiencing periods of wars and instability.

What is Margarita Island known for

A popular Caribbean island in Venezuela known for its beaches and hotels.

What is Mérida?

A university city in Venezuela famous for its colonial architecture.

Canaima National Park

Home to Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, located on the border with Brazil.

What is Coro?

A well-preserved colonial city in Venezuela, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

What is Maracaibo?

A town known for its pirate history and as a tourist center.

What is Cachapa?

A fried corn dough dish that can be filled with various ingredients.

What is Patacón?

A dish made of fried banana slices.

What is Pan de jamón?

A traditional Christmas bread stuffed with ham, bacon, raisins, and olives.

What is Asado negro?

A beef roast prepared with spices, molasses, and wine, known for its dark color.

What are some Venezuelan Phrases?

Venezuelan Spanish often features a different word order in questions, such as "qué tú quieres?" Typical expressions include: compái (mate), hijo er diablo (a naughty boy), and ¡mayor! (expression of amazement at seeing a very large thing)

What is Diablos Danzantes de Yare?

A famous festival in Venezuela involving dancing devils, celebrated in the town of Yare.

What is the celebration of Corpus Christi?

A holiday celebrated in Miranda, featuring people dressed as devils dancing in the streets.

What is Feria de la Chinita?

A festival in honor of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, celebrated with music, religious functions, and bullfights.

Choose the correct answer:

The largest river in Venezuela is _____.

1. Orinoco

2. Mississippi

3. Río de la Plata

4. Arauca

Orinoco

Choose the correct answer:

Venezuela is a federal state. Its capital is _____.

1. Zulia

2. Caracas

3. Yare

4. Tegucigalpa

Caracas

Choose the correct answer:

Part of Corpus Christi is a festival known as _____.

1. Cachapa

2. Diablos Danzantes

3. Patacón

4. Feria de la Chinita

Diablos Danzantes

Choose the correct answer:

The patacón is a Venezuelan dish composed of _____.

1. beef roast with molasses

2. ham, bread, bacon, raisins and olives

3. corn dough filled with cheese

4. fried banana slices

fried banana slices

Choose the correct answer:

The city of _____ has important colonial buildings.

1. Canaima

2. Coro

3. Margarita

4. Salto del Ángel

Coro