La Edad Media Poem information

Question 1

Message of “Las edades de la mujer”

Answer 1

Women are best when they are young, and turn evil and unpleasant as they age.

Question 2

When do the women die and where do they go when they die? (“Las edades de la mujer”)

Answer 2

At age 55, and they go to hell.

Question 3

At what age were the women considered the best, and why? (“Las edades de la mujer”)

Answer 3

Between 15 and 25. They are attractive, young, and they make men happy.

Question 4

The public tried to kill the thief two times. Explain the instances, and how they planned to kill him. How did Mary save his life? (“El ladron devoto)

Answer 4

They tried to hang him. (Ahorcar) They later try to slit his throat. (degollar)

Question 5

What does the thief specifically do to show his devotion to Mary? (“El ladron devoto)

Answer 5

He said prayers (oraciones) and quoted the Bible.
He bowed (inclinarse) in front of her statue. (delante su figura)

Question 6

What were some of the exaggerations Christopher Columbus made in his letters? (La carta de Colon a Luis de Santagel)

Answer 6

Palm tree height.

Question 7

Why did Christopher Columbus exaggerate? What did he have to gain? (La carta de Colon a Luis de Santagel)

Answer 7

Columbus wanted to continue expeditions and make money

Question 8

Why did Columbus include fantastic rumors in his last letter? (La carta de Colon a Luis de Santagel)

Answer 8

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Question 9

Columbus navigated with a very dangerous idea. What was it, and why was it risky?

Answer 9

He tries to reach India by going around the other side of the planet.

Question 10

Who was the letter directed to? Why were they so important?

Answer 10

Luis de Santangel, the finance minister of Isabella I, the queen of Castille.