Unit 7: ¿Cómo llegamos? Flashcards
What borders Venezuela in each direction?
It is bordered by Colombia to the southwest, Brazil to the southeast, and Guyana to the east. The Caribbean Sea is to the north.
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
True or False: Venezuela has a varied landscape, ranging from mountainous terrain to rainforest, to plains and beaches
True
What are the four regions in Venezuela?
There are four different regions in Venezuela: the lowlands of Maracaibo, the mountains at the base of the Andes in the Northwest, the Orinoco River basin with plains and forests, and the Guyana highlands.
How does Venezuela’s climate vary?
Venezuela also has a varied climate, which can range from very warm in the plains areas to quite cool in the highlands.
What major geographical attraction does Venezuela have?
The world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls
When was Venezuela colonized by the Spanish? Which indigenous groups did they meet? What did they name Venezuela after? What is the main language spoken in Venezuela today? When did Venezuela gain independence from Spain? This effort was led by which influential Venezuelan?
Venezuela was colonized by the Spanish in the sixteenth century, where they were met by indigenous groups, such as the Caribes, the Chibchas, and the Arawaks. Spanish explorers named Venezuela after the Italian city of Venice. The main language of Venezuela is Spanish, but there are several indigenous languages still spoken in Venezuela today. Venezuela, led by Simón Bolívar, gained independence from Spain in 1821.
Today, what is Venezuela’s role in producing natural resources? Where are its natural resources usually located?
Today, Venezuela is one of the world’s largest producers of crude oil. After the United States, it leads the world in natural gas reserves. Venezuela’s oil resources lie in the Orinoco River Basin and around Lake Maracaibo.
When was Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, founded?
In the mid-sixteenth century
Where do the majority of Venezuelans live, in relation to the Orinoco River?
Even though over half of Venezuela’s land mass is south of the Orinoco River, relatively few people live there, as the majority live in Caracas and cities in the North.
What are other large Venezuelan cities, besides its capital Caracas?
Other large cities in Venezuela are Maracaibo, Valencia, and Barquisimeto.
Where is Caracas, Venezuela, located? Caracas is the center of what in Venezuela? How does wealth vary in Caracas?
Caracas is Venezuela’s largest city and capital. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the center of Venezuela’s government, business, culture, and economy. Caracas is a modern city, full of high-rise buildings and parks, as well as arts, culture, and activities, just like any other big city in the world. Caracas is a city also of varying wealth. Some neighborhoods are affluent and glamorous, while other neighborhoods are poverty-stricken and run down.
What is the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex in Caracas, Venezuela?
The Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex is Venezuela’s most important theater. The theater was named after Teresa Carreño, who was a renowned pianist and composer from Venezuela. There, one can see different artistic performances such as symphonies, ballets, operas, and theater.
Where are performances held in the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex in Caracas, Venezuela?
Performances are held in one of two halls at the theater. The José Félix Ribas Hall, the smaller of the two, is used for musical performances. The Ríos Reyna Hall, the larger of the two, is used for symphonies, operas, and ballet performances. The theater itself is an architectural wonder and is second to Buenos Aires’s Teatro Colón, which is known for its acoustic perfection.
What is the significance of the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex to those in Venezuela’s artistic and cultural world?
The Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex is the pride of Venezuela’s artistic and cultural world.
What is the Casa Natal del Libertador in Caracas, Venezuela?
The Casa Natal del Libertador is Simón Bolívar’s birthplace, and it is now a national monument. It was built in the Spanish colonial style, and it is fascinating to walk through and see his childhood home.
Why are there many statues honoring Simón Bolívar throughout Caracas, Venezuela?
There are many monuments in honor of Simón Bolívar throughout Caracas because he is considered the liberator of Venezuela and one of Venezuela’s most important historical figures.
What is the Panteón Nacional in Caracas, Venezuela? What are the names and accomplishments of three people buried there? How does the Panteón relate to the Supreme Court and the National Library?
The Panteón Nacional is a monument in which many of Venezuela’s national heroes are laid to rest. People such as the Marqués del Toro, who was a general in Venezuela’s army and one of the signers of Venezuela’s Acta de la Independencia, and Andrés Ibarra, who was a soldier who served alongside Simón Bolívar, are laid to rest there. Simón Bolívar’s remains were also transferred to the site in the late nineteenth century. The Panteón forms part of the complex in which the National Library and the Supreme Court are found as well.
What is Ávila Mountain in Caracas, Venezuela? How can you view it?
Ávila Mountain is a mountain that you can visit by cable car from Caracas until the stop at the Hotel Humboldt. From the cable car and the mountain top you can see amazing views of the city as well as the coast. The cable car takes visitors to the highest point of the park, at approximately 7,000 feet above sea level. From there you can see different plants and flowers, and hundreds of bird and butterfly species, as well as a variety of reptiles and amphibians.
What is El Ávila in Caracas, Venezuela?
El Ávila is a national park whose lands are part of the forest surrounding Caracas, and the central Cordillera de la Costa mountain range.
Atop the Ávila Mountain, what can you do in the small town of Galipán?
Eat a delicious meal.
At what age did Jacinto Convit García die at?
100 years old
Who was Jacinto Convit García?
Jacinto Convit García was a doctor and scientist who dedicated his work to creating the vaccine for leprosy and fighting cancer. He has been honored with several awards for his work and research, including a nomination of the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
What did Jacinto Convit García dedicate his life to?
Convit worked to better the care of patients as well as help raise awareness about cancer and leprosy. He dedicated his life to helping the poor, and especially those who were living with the stigmas associated with leprosy, which can cause skin ulcers. Many people who suffered from leprosy prior to the creation of the vaccine were often stigmatized by society. Dr. Convit developed a vaccine for leprosy that is used all over the world.
