Cultura Flashcards
Who is Rigoberta Menchú and where is she from?
She’s a political activist from Guatemala.
Who is Paulina Rubio and where is she from?
She’s a singer from México.
Who is Evo Morales and where is he from?
He’s the former president of Bolivia.
Who is Yoenis Céspedes and where is he from?
He’s a baseball player from Cuba.
Who is Keiko Fujimori and where is she from?
She’s a politician from Perú.
Who is Lionel Messi and where is he from?
He’s a soccer player from Argentina.
What is special about “La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México”?
- It is one of the largest universities in the world.
- It’s considered one of the best universities in the world and free for Mexican citizens.
- The Central University City Campus is one of three universities in the world that is designated as a World Heritage Site.
- It was designed by 60 architects, engineers, and artists.
- The campus has a lot of works of art and is well known for their murals and mosaics.
What is “El Día de los Muertos”?
Translates to “Day of the Dead.” It is typical to see a variety of skulls and skeletons made of papier maché, clay, chocolate, or sugar. José Guadalupe Posada was an artist whose art is often used to decorate for Day of the Dead. He was a Mexican journalist known for picturing skeletons in everyday scenarios.
Who was Antoni Gaudí?
Antoni Gaudí was a religious man. His masterpiece (masterpiece) is the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, which is still under construction. His style is considered modernist.
Who is Santiago Calatrava?
Santiago Calatrava wasn’t an architect, but an engineer. His buildings bring together engineering and architecture. He is especially famous for bridges, train stations, and stadiums.
Who was Frida Kahlo?
Frida Kahlo is a famous painter, known for her self-portraits, which convey the pain of her life. When she was 17, she suffered from an accident and her spinal cord as well as several bones were broken. She spent most of the rest of her life in her bed or the hospital.
