Culture Core

Question 1

La Tomatina

Answer 1

• Spain
• Tomato fight
• Started in the ’40s
• August (every year)
• Climb a pole and grab a ham to start

Question 2

Dia de los Muertos

Answer 2

• Day of the Dead
• Mexico
• November 1 and 2
• Honor the dead
• Skulls and skeletons
• Supposed to be happy
• Celebrated in cemeteries

Question 3

La Navidad

Answer 3

• Christmas
• December 25th
• Reyes magos- 3 wise men
• put their shoes out
• Christmas Eve- Noche Bueno (Good Night)

Question 4

El Ano Nuevo

Answer 4

• The New Year
• December 31st
• midnight- eat 12 grapes (Spain)

Question 5

Salsa

Answer 5

Cuba, partner

Question 6

bachata

Answer 6

Dominican Republic, sensual partner dance

Question 7

Flamenco

Answer 7

Spain, tapping shoes, finger things, solo performance

Question 8

Merengue

Answer 8

Dominican Republican, partner, hips

Question 9

Cha Cha Cha

Answer 9

Cuba, partner

Question 10

Cinco de Mayo

Answer 10

• 5th of May
• Battle of Puebla- against France
• Mexico
• Celebrate by eating and drinking
• Mexican pride

Question 11

Semana Santa

Answer 11

• Holy week (week leading up to Easter)
• Dress up and throw parades
• carry floats