Other Aspects of Culture Flashcards
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List the main characteristics of Spanish Architecture
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- Architecture had Roman influenced from when they were a part of the Roman empire
- It then incorporated Arab features under the Moors domination
- Also influenced by Romanesque and Gothic aspects
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List the main characteristics of Spanish Architecture
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- Architecture had Roman influenced from when they were a part of the Roman empire
- It then incorporated Arab features under the Moors domination
- Also influenced by Romanesque and Gothic aspects
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The Zarzuela
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- A musical style originated in Spain
- The Zarzuela is a particular type of performance art that mixes theater and music (singing and speaking take turns)
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The Alhambra
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- The Alhambra was built between the 12th and 13th century in Granada when the Moors occupied Spain
- After the Spaniards recovered their land, the Catholic kings built their own palaces in the Alhambra, therefore it has both Islamic and Christian architectural elements
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The Popol Vuh
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- Also known as El libro del consejo was written in the Mayan-Quiché language and later translated into Spanish
- In this work, the author compiles the Mayan myths that explain the creation of the world, the history of the Mayans, and some Mayan traditions. It is considered a very important source about the Mayan people of the Pre-Colombian period
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The Muslims in Spain
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- In 711, the Muslims from the north of Africa invaded the Iberian Peninsula and conquered most of it
- What is known today as Spain was under Arab control until 1492 and Arab influence can be seen everywhere
- Many of the Spanish words that begin with al- have Arab roots: álgebra, aldea, alguacil, alférez, alcoba… another example is ojalá, which comes from the phrase “may Allah grant.”
- The most famous of those buildings is the mosque of Córdoba, whose architecture and tile decor is typically Arab
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The Muslims in Spain
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- In 711, the Muslims from the north of Africa invaded the Iberian Peninsula and conquered most of it
- What is known today as Spain was under Arab control until 1492 and Arab influence can be seen everywhere
- Many of the Spanish words that begin with al- have Arab roots: álgebra, aldea, alguacil, alférez, alcoba… another example is ojalá, which comes from the phrase “may Allah grant.”
- The most famous of those buildings is the mosque of Córdoba, whose architecture and tile decor is typically Arab
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El libro del buen amor
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- Written in the 1320s by Juan Ruíz
- Scholars consider it a commentary on love an its behaviors and talks about his sexual frustrations
- it debates about love and if man should put aside his thirst for sex and embrace divine love instead
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ALFONSO X or ALFONSO EL SABIO
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- King of Castilla-León from 1252-1284
- Alfonso X is important in history because of his decision of using Castilian (Spanish) as the official language of his kingdom
- Castilian or Spanish became more important than other languages or dialects spoken in the territory.
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ALFONSO X or ALFONSO EL SABIO
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- King of Castilla-León from 1252-1284
- Alfonso X is important in history because of his decision of using Castilian (Spanish) as the official language of his kingdom
- Castilian or Spanish became more important than other languages or dialects spoken in the territory.
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El cantar del mio Cid
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- Was anonymously written in about 1140. It is in the style of a singing poem, a very popular literary form in medieval Spain
- Takes place during the Reconquista, when the Spaniards were trying to regain control of their land from the Arabs that had come to the country in 711.
- Cid is known as the man who unified Spain during the Reconquista
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Spanish possessions
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- Three groups of islands belong to Spain: the Balearic Islands (Mediterranean Sea), the Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) , and Melilla and Ceuta (North of Morocco)
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Spanish possessions
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- Three groups of islands belong to Spain: the Balearic Islands (Mediterranean Sea), the Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) , and Melilla and Ceuta (North of Morocco)
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La Celestina
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- Written by Fernando de Rojas in 1499
- Many considered La Celestina the first Spanish
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La Celestina
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- Written by Fernando de Rojas in 1499
- Many considered La Celestina the first Spanish
