Spanish Midterm (Cultura + Gramática) Flashcards
Conjugate the following verbs:
- (comer) Yo ______ todos los días.
- (escribir) Vosotros __________ para la tarea.
- como
- escribís
Write out the following times in Spanish:
- 2:00
- 12:25
- 1:10
- 5:54
- 1:30
- Son las dos
- Son las doce y veinticinco
- Es la una y diez
- Son las seis menos seis
- Es la una y media
Fill in the blanks:
- ___________________ was the first Spanish painter to become famous throughout ________.
- Several of his early paintings featured children from his native town, _________.
- He used color, light, and a _________ portrayal of his subjects to create memorable masterpieces.
Bartolomé Murillo, Europe, Sevilla, natural
List a few foods (2-3) that originated in the Americas and were unknown in Europe until Columbus brought them there.
- Corn
- Beans
- Squash
- Turkey
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
These are just a few examples, there are other possible answers
Chicken, pork, beef, milk, and cheese were all brought to the Americans from where?
Europe
What are some foods found on the breakfast table in the Spanish-speaking world?
- Churros
- Hot chocolate
- Pan dulce (sweet bread)
True or false? If false, correct the statement:
People in the Spanish-speaking world prefer a heavy breakfast.
False. People in the Spanish-speaking world prefer a light breakfast of bread or a roll, or coffee or tea.
Would cereal, eggs, ham, and sausage be found more in the Estados Unidos or the Spanish-speaking world?
Estados Unidos (the United States)
Fill in the blanks:
___________ is one of the most important sources of oil consumed in the United States. Latin America and Canada account for ~46 percent of oil imports, compared to the ~23 percent in the Middle East.
Venezuela
Machu Picchu was part of what empire?
the Incan empire
Charles Darwin spent weeks at which islands off the coast of Ecuador?
The Galapagos Islands
How many countries make up the northern part of South America?
5
Fill in the blanks:
The terraced fields in the highlands of Bolivia were a sophisticated system for conserving ______ and _______.
soil, water
Fill in the blanks:
In the sixteenth century, the Incan empire extended from present-day _________ to _______.
Ecuador, Chile
Fill in the blanks:
Diego Rivera was born in 1886 and died 1957. He made a mural titled La Gran ______________. It is located in the _________ National in Mexico City.
Tenochtitlán, Palacio
True or false? If false, correct the statement:
Diego Rivera is the husband of the famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.
True
Complete the statement with the best available option:
Diego Rivera’s famous mural shows …, the bustling marketplace of Tenochitlán.
A. el tianguis
B. el mate
C. la tomatina
D. None of the above
A. el tianguis
What is the national beverage of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay?
el mate (herbal tea)
How is el mate served?
In a hollow gourd (un mate), with a straw called una bombilla.
Where does the Festival de la Tomatina take place?
Buñol, Spain
(Town in Valencia)
- How much does it cost to participate in the Festival de la Tomatina?
- How much to stand and watch?
- 750 euro to participate
- 10 euro to stand and watch
How many countries make up América del Sur?
4
Choose the option with one country not in América del Sur, and with the correct country in the second row.
A. Argentina, Uruguay
B. Chile, Paraguay
C. Brazil, Paraguay
D. Uruguay, Paraguay
C. Brazil, Paraguay
Fill in the blanks:
In the early 1900s, the area of ________________________ was made an Argentine national park. It connects three countries, _________, ___________, and __________.
Las Cataratas de Iguazu, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
- What famous landmark is compared to Las Cataratas de Iguazu?
- How much bigger are the Cataratas compared to it?
- Niagara Falls
- 4 times the width and 50 percent higher
How far apart are each World Cups?
4 years each
What is the World Cup trophy called?
La Copa Mundial
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 going to be hosted?
Multiple countries in the Americas
- What is the capital of Argentina?
- What is so special about it?
- Buenos Aires
- It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world
Under … rule, …, …, …, and … were introduced to the Americas in the sixteenth century.
A. French, horses, cows, sheep, pigs
B. Spanish, horses, cows, sheep, pigs
C. Portugese, horses, cows, sheep, pigs
D. Chinese, rice, Panda Express, General Tso’s Chicken
B. Spanish, horses, cows, sheep, pigs
How many tourists visit Las Cataracts de Iguazu a day?
A. 15,000
B. 10,000
C. 5,000
D. 0
A. 15,000
What is the most popular sport in the world?
El fútbol
How many teams are in the Copa Mundial competition?
32
When did the Copa Mundial begin?
A. 1390
B. 1930
C. 3193
D. 1876
B. 1930
Since the Copa Mundial competition began, what Spanish-speaking countries have won?
- Uruguay - 1930, 1950
- Argentina - 1978, 1986
What was the first dance from Latin America to gain national popularity?
the tango
The residents of Buenos Aires are also called what?
A. immigrants
B. té helados
C. porteños
D. quenas
C. porteños
El quitasol was created by which painter?
Francisco de Goya
What is the title of the following painting, and when was it created?
El Quitasol, 1777
What was Francisco’s original plan for el quitasol?
It was made to be a design for the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain
What was Francisco de Goya already famous for in his artworks?
the vibrance —> some were elegant, some were tragic
Fill in the blanks:
Many Spanish speaking countries have ________ that are very common for natives to walk and ________ through.
plazas, stroll
True or false? If false, correct the statement:
Many shops, boutiques, resturants, and café’s are found in the plazas.
True
What two things are usually in a Spanish plaza?
- A statue
- A massive clock (like the Big Ben)
Complete the statement with the best available option:
Old San Juan is part of …’s capital.
A. Spain
B. Madrid
C. Barcelona
D. Puerto Rico
D. Puerto Rico
After being provided the definition, name the term:
- Contains very vibrant colors that are part of the colonial era
- Preserved houses and other buildings to keep the antique look
Old San Juan
Fill in the blank:
In the Andes mountains, many __________ population still live like they did in the older days.
indigenous
What are two words to describe Andean music?
- Haunting
- Smooth
List three instruments used in Andean music.
- Quena (flute)
- Siku pipes
- Charango (guitar)
Fill in the blanks:
The _________ controlled a large territory in North America that included what is now ________ and parts of southern US in 1565.
Spanish, Mexico
What is the famous battleground where the Texans were fighting the Mexicans?
The Alamo
After the Texans lost at …, it inspired many others to enlist in the army.
A. The Battle of San Juan
B. The Alarmo
C. The Alamo
D. The Battle of San Jose
C. The Alamo
What is the famous neighborhood in New Orleans that shows the mark left by the control of the French?
The French Quarter
Why did Spain build Castillo de Marcos?
to protect Florida from enemy attacks
Boot verbs are certain Spanish verbs that change their stem in present tense, typically in all forms but … and …
A. yo, tú
B. nosotros, ustedes
C. vosotros, usted
D. nosotros, vosotros
D. nosotros, vosotros
Translate to Spanish:
TO SLEEP (Present Tense)
- I sleep
- You sleep
- He/She sleeps
- We sleep
- You (all) sleep
- They sleep
boot verb
DORMIR
- Yo duermo
- Tu duermes
- Él/Ella duerme
- Nosotros/Nosotras dormimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras dormís
- Ellos/Ellas duermen
boot verb
Translate to Spanish:
TO PLAY (Present Tense)
- I play
- You play
- He/She plays
- We play
- You (all) play
- They play
boot verb
JUGAR
- Yo juego
- Tú jueges
- Él/Ella juege
- Nosotros/Nosotras jugamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras jugáis
- Ellos/Ellas juegan
boot verb
because
porque
as, since
como
although
aunque
but
pero
next
próximo
also
también
however
sin embargo
then, so
entonces
therefore
por lo tanto, por eso
furthermore
además
since
a causa de
What is the La Noche de Rábanos?
the “Night of the Radishes”, where people show off their radish carvings for an annual competition
Where and when does La Noche de Rábanos take place?
It takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico on December 23.
(Oaxaca pronounced like Woo-Haa-Kuh)
Why did the tradition of La Noche de Rabanos start?
It started in the zocalo (town square) to attract customers coming out of the Christmas church services that forgot gifts
What ethnicity is Rebecca Lobo’s father?
Cuban
How tall is Rebecca Lobo?
She is 6’4”
The height of the athletic beast Nate Stubbe
What other very popular tradition started in Oaxaca, Mexico?
The Day of the Dead
What medal did Rebecca Lobo get at the 1996 Olympics?
gold
What book did Rebecca Lobo write?
The Home Team
What was the college scholarship that Rebecca Lobo started for?
It was to help minorities1 planning to go into the healthcare field
1 If you’re reading this you’re a minority!
What is Rebecca Lobo’s life like now?
She is an announcer for the WNBA, and is married to sports columnist Steve Rushin.
Fill in the blanks:
The 2000 United States Census indicated that 30,700,800 people in America were Hispanic descendants, while the 2010 Census indicated 49,097,875 descendants. As of 2019, Hispanics make up about 18 percent of America's population at around 60 million.
What can you infer from this information?
the Hispanic population in the United States is rapidly growing
Name two Hispanics who provided critical techincal contributions to NASA.
- Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz
- Dr. Ellen Ochoa
The term Nuyoricans combines what two words?
- Puerto Rico
- New York
The term Nuyoricans refers to Puerto Ricans living in New York (City)
True or false? If false, correct the statement:
More Mexicans live in Raleigh, North Carolina near the border than in any other city of the US.
False. More Mexicans live in Texas near the border than in any other city of the US.
Complete the statement with the best available option:
More than half of Miami’s population is …
A. Hispanic
B. Mexican
C. Micronesian
D. Spanish-speaking
E. Ghanan
D. Spanish-speaking
Fill in the blank:
Little ________ is Miami’s hotspot of the Cuban population.
Havana
Every March, Calle Ocho Festival takes place where?
in Little Havana, Miami
What have the Nuyoricans in New York City contributed?
Influential music and poetry
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
We, pedir (e→i)
pedimos
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
You, empezar (e→ie)
informal
empiezas
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
You all, dormir (o→ue)
in Spain
dormís
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
You all, mentir (e→ie)
in Latin America
mienten
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
I, poder (o→ue)
puedo
Conjugate the following boot verb in the form given
He, comenzar (e→ie)
comienza
Who is Carmen Lomas Garza?
Carmen Lomas Garza is best known for her paintings that show Mexican American family life in her native South Texas in the 1950s.
What is papel picado?
Papel picado is cut paper used by Mexican families to decorate for celebrations
What do Diego Rivera’s murals portray?
Diego Rivera’s murals portray the daily life of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.
For example, one of his paintings shows a woman grinding maize on a metate, a utensil used for grinding grain.
What does a person’s full name consist of in Mexican culture?
A person’s full name consists of a first name, which often consists of two names, plus two surnames — the father’s family name, followed by the mother’s family name.
How does a girl typically use her name in Mexican culture?
A girl would most often use her first name and her father’s family name. If she marries, she may add ‘de’ and her husband’s last name to her own name.
Papel picado is made by _______ and cutting layers of colored _______ paper to create designs or scenes.
folding, tissue
What year was Carmen Lomas Garza born?
1948
Conjugate
venir - to come
- I come
- you come
- s/he comes, you (formal) come
- we come
- y’all come
- they come, you (formal) come
venir - to come
- yo vengo
- tú vienes
- ella / Él / Usted viene
- Nosotras / Nosotros venimos
- Vosotras / Vosotros venís
- Ellas / Ellos / Ustedes vienen
List six conditions where you use ser.
DOCTOR
- D - Description - Yo soy alto
- O - Occupation - Ella es maestra1
- C - Characteristic - Somos inteligentes
- T - Time/Date - Hoy es lunes
- O - Origin - Soy de España
- R - Relationship - Ellos son mis hermanos
1 When describing someone’s occuapation, you do not use an article (un / una)
List five conditions where you use estar.
PLACE
- P - Position - El libro está en la mesa
- L - Location - Estoy en casa
- A - Action - Estás escribiendo
- C - Condition - La puerta está abierta
- E - Emotion - Estoy feliz
True or false: If it’s how you feel or where you are, use estar.
True
- Mi madre ________ profesora en la univsersidad
- Los estuadiantes _____ cansados después del examen.
- Hoy _______ miércoles, 15 de junio.
- La comida ________ fría porque pasó mucho tiempo en la mesa.
- es
- están
- es
- está
- Ellos (son/están) nerviosos por la presentación.
- La fiesta (es/está) en la casa de Miguel.
- Mi hermana (es/está) muy inteligente y trabajadora.
- Los zapatos (son/están) nuevos.
- están
- es
- es
- son
What is a key characteristic of extended families in Spanish-speaking cultures?
They tend to be close-knit and gather often for meals or socializing
True or false: In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common for three generations to live under one roof or in the same neighborhood.
True
What is one method used to get a server’s attention in Costa Rica?
Making a pfft sound
What action is commonly used in Colombia to get a server’s attention?
Raising or clapping hands
What is ‘un menú del día’ commonly found in Spanish-speaking countries?
A daily menu offering one to three choices for each course at a fixed price
What is the significance of mealtimes in many Spanish-speaking cultures?
They are considered social events for enjoying food and company
What is the custom called that emphasizes relaxing and conversing after a meal?
Sobremesa
How do Spanish-speaking cultures generally view drive-thru restaurants?
There are very few drive-thru restaurants as people rarely take food ‘to go’
Fill in the blank: In Spanish-speaking cultures, people often take time after a meal to relax, a custom called _______.
[sobremesa]
What is another name for ‘un menú del día’?
it is used in some parts of Mexico
una comida corrida
True or false: The methods to getting a server’s attention differ in Spanish-speaking countries.
True
True or false: Parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins get together primarily on special occasions in Spanish-speaking cultures.
False
1: ¿A qué hora es la película?
2: La película es __ ____ 7 de la noche.
a las
Write out the ir + a + infinitive that matches.
Todos los días, tú y yo __________ (jugar al tenis)
vamos a jugar al tenis
