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Questions 39-57 Flashcards

1
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In which country is the ancient Fortress of Machu Picchu?

A

Peru

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2
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Machu Picchu is located in what mountain range?

A

Andes Mountains

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3
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What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu

A

Incas

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4
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Tenochtitlan was the ancient center where this modern city is built today.

A

Mexico City

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5
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Tenochtitlan was designated as what in both civilizations?

A

Capital City

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6
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What ancient civilization built Tenochtitlan?

A

Aztecs

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7
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What is the single largest festival of Latino culture in the United States?

A

Calle Ocho

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8
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In what city is Calle Ocho located?

A

Miami

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9
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What is the city of Miami known for?

A

Cuban Culture

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10
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Where is the ancient Mayan Temple of The Jaguar?

A

Guatemala

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11
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What was the ancient Mayan Temple used for?

A

Funeral Temple or Royal Tomb

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12
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What is the entire center of the ancient Mayan Temple called?

A

Temple of Tikal

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13
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What Hispanic American became famous for his work with students who were labeled as below-grade-level math students and whose story was told in the film “Stand and Deliver”?

A

Jaime Escalante

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14
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Where was Jaime Escalante born?

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La Paz, Bolivia

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15
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Jaime Escalante received many awards for his work in education and was inducted into what organization?

A

National Teacher Hall of Fame

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16
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Who is the first Mexican- American to own a major sports team?

A

Arturo Moreno

17
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What team did Arturo Moreno purchase?

A

Anaheim Angels Baseball Team

18
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What did Moreno do that angered the citizens of Anaheim?

A

Change the names to Los Angeles Angels

19
Q

What actress and activist grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas?

A

Eva Longoria

20
Q

Eva Longoria is best known as Gabriella Solis on what television series?

A

Desperate Housewives

21
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Eva Longoria earned her degree from Texas A&M. What was her major?

A

Kinesiology

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