Unit 3 Lesson 1: Me gusta mi dormitorio

Question 1

What is the size of house in Bolivia or spansih spekaing countires in general compared to US

Answer 1

in Bolivia, for example, the houses are generally smaller than those in the U.S. This is generally true in the Spanish-speaking world.

Question 2

In Bolivia some homes boast a colonial architectural style, what cites can you find this style and who borught this style to Boliva?

Answer 2

This style was brought by the Spanish conquistadores. You can see this style in the cities of Sucre, Potosí, and Cochabamba.

Question 3

What do homes look like in the cities of Boliva

Answer 3

When I went home with her one time, I thought it was really interesting to see the mix of colonial-style homes, neoclassical style homes (which were popular during the time of the Republic), and modern homes all in the same city.

Question 4

There are also some homes built in the indigenous style, differing from region to region. What are homes like in the andes moutains

Answer 4

For example, in the area of the Andes mountains, there are homes carved in the rocks.

Question 5

There are also some homes built in the indigenous style, differing from region to region. What are the homes like Near Lake Titicaca

Answer 5

Near Lake Titicaca, there are houses that are built out of reeds called totora. The Valley region has homes built of sticks and plastered with mud.

Question 6

However, when it comes to dormitorios in Bolivia, they are generally similar to bedrooms in the U.S. Is it common for siblings to share rooms?

Answer 6

. It is not uncommon for siblings to share a bedroom. I

Question 7

Are built in closets common in Bolivia

Answer 7

However, unlike in the U.S., built-in closets are not as common in Bolivia. Often you will find a free-standing, detached wardrobe instead of a closet.

Question 8

Are electonroc devices in bedrooms common in Boliva

Answer 8

In many American homes, the bedrooms often have a lot of electronic devices, such as TVs, DVD players, sound systems, and computers. However, this is less common in Bolivia.

Question 9

One special aspect of Bolivian culture that can be found in homes and bedrooms across the country is the

Answer 9

One special aspect of Bolivian culture that can be found in homes and bedrooms across the country is the native textiles that are made in Bolivia.

Question 10

Where do Bolivian cloths come from

Answer 10

These colorful cloths have their roots in the indigenous Andean community and have been made for thousands of years.

Question 11

Who makes the Bolivna cloths and what do the patterens and colors represent

Answer 11

hese cloths are usually made by women, and the patterns and colors are representative of an individual ayllu, or a kind of family group that lives in a particular area, and have a special meaning to each specific ayllu.

Question 12

What is a ayllu

Answer 12

an individual ayllu, or a kind of family group that lives in a particular area, and have a special meaning to each specific ayllu.

Question 13

What was inspirations for Bolivian textiles

Answer 13

The inspiration for these textiles traditionally comes from Andean life. Inspiration is found in the herds, water, and pasture lands.

Question 14

What are the tradtional cloths made out of

Answer 14

The traditional cloths are all handmade from the wool of llamas or alpacas.

Question 15

How were tradional cloths made

Answer 15

The wool is spun and dyed and then woven by hand on a loom which is staked in the ground. Each cloth is unique, imagined and realized by the weaver.

Question 16

One of the most common textiles is the

Answer 16

Aguayo, or awayu

Question 17

Where does the textile Aguayo, or awayu come form

Answer 17

the Aguayo, or awayu, cloth which comes from the Aymara or Quechua people of the Andes.

Question 18

What does Aguayo, or awayu used for

Answer 18

This rectangular cloth is typically woven from wool dyed in bright colors and is traditionally used for many purposes, such as wrapping and carrying items, as a blanket or cover, and even to carry babies.

Question 19

What does aguayo look like

Answer 19

. This cloth is recognizable by its striped pattern, alternating between solid colors and intricate designs