Spanish Culture Semester 1

What is the capital of Costa Rica?

San Jose

What do the colors on Costa Rica’s flag mean?

• Red - bloodshed

• White - peace and happiness

• Blue - sky and opportunity

What is the currency of Costa Rica?

El colon (named after Christopher Columbus)

Describe the coat of arms on Costa Rica’s flag

• Beans - commerce

• 3 mountains - the 3 mountain ranges

• Water - the water that surrounds the volcano

• 7 stars - 7 provinces

Who are Ticos?

• Ticos is another word to call Costa Ricans

• Refers to their tendency to add tico at the end of words

• Name of national soccer team

What is hot springs in Spanish?

Las aguas termales

What is the largest volcano in Costa Rica?

Arenal

What are carretas madera?

• Wooden carts that used to transport coffee beans

• Now sold today for decor

Does Costa Rica have a military?

• Was abolished

• Has a small army of 70 men

Describe voting in Costa Rica

Compulsory

How many vice presidents are in Costa Rica?

2

What is Costa Rica’s nickname?

Switzerland of the Americas

What is the capital of Argentina?

Buenos Aires

What do Argentinians call themselves?

Portenos - people of the port

Where does the Argentinian president live?

Casa Rosada

Describe the Argentinian flag

• White - clouds

• Blue - sky

• Sun - Sun of May, Incan god, appeared on Argentina’s first coin

What is Argentina’s currency?

The Argentinian peso

What is vos in Argentina?

A form of tu Argentinians use

What is “La Boca?” What can you do there?

• It’s an old neighborhood settled by Italian immigrants

• You can visit museums, buy art, see singers and tango dancers

What is the most famous street in “La Boca?”

Caminito

What is a popular place for extreme sports in Argentina? What can you do there?

• Patagonia

• Go to the beach, ski, go hiking, and kayak

Describe tango dancing in Argentina

• Originated in Buenos Aires in the working class

• Synonymous with Argentinian culture

Describe Patagonia

• Southernmost tip of South America

• 8th largest desert

• Grasslands

Describe Tierra del Fuego

• Land of Fire

• “End of the world”

• Least populous area

• Indigenous people lived there

What is la Bombonera?

• A famous soccer stadium in Buenos Aires

• Home to the Boca Jrs.

Describe the Pampas

• Has gaucho

• Economic heart of Argentina

• Produces a lot of beef

What is the capital of Puerto Rico?

San Jose

Describe Puerto Rico’s flag

• White - liberty + peace

• Red - bloodshed

• Blue - the water that surrounds the island

• Starr - represents commonwealth and island

• Triangle - represents the 3 equal branches of the government

What does Puerto Rico mean?

“rich port”

Who are Puerto Ricans citizens of?

America

What are the benefits of Puerto Ricans have for being American citizens?

• No federal taxes

• No passport to come to the US

• Live under federal laws

• Pay social security

• Register for military

Who originally inhabited Puerto Rico?

The Taino

Describe how Puerto Rico became a territory

Became a US territory when the Treaty of Paris was signed. Became citizens of the US in 1917 and became commonwealth on July 25th 1952

What are the official languages of Puerto Rico?

Spanish and English

Who claimed Puerto Rico and who did he claim it for?

Christopher Columbus claimed it for Spain

What is Puerto Rico’s currency?

US dollar

Who is Puerto Rico’s president?

Joe Biden

What is the rainforest in Puerto Rico?

El Yunque

When is Constitution Day and Independence Day in Puerto Rico?

• Independence Day - July 4th

• Constitution Day - July 25th