SPN 2 - EXAM 1 CULTURAL
Remove driver's license in Hispanic countries
For teens, both Americans and Hispanics, driver's license means more independence. Although the process may be different from country to country, in general, in many Latin American countries (such as Bolivia and Paraguay) you have to be 18 yrs and make a theoretical exam of the laws and traffic signs, and a practical exam. You also need to make an examination of sight and hearing. In Spain, the process is much more expensive and complicated. They must attend 15 to 20 hrs of practical classes at a driving school in prep for the practical test. The process can cost up to a thousand euros, about $1,500 in dollars.
Bolivia & Paraguay: Linguistic Diversity
Spanish and some indigenous languages are co-official . In Bolivia; the State Constitution recognizes 36 indigenous languages and Spanish as official languages . Among them, the Aymara and Quechua are the most widely spoken. In Paraguay; Guarani and Spanish are official languages and 90% of Paraguayans at least understands the Guarani.
La mayoría de la población paraguaya entiende... a. el guarani b. el aymara c. el quechua
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Jaime y María quedaron en reunirse en el bar del hotel de Jaime.
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Some important dates regarding Central America
1492: Christopher Columbus arrived in America 1821: Central American countries became independent from Spain 1904-1914: Panama Canal construction 1979-1988: Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua 1979-1991: civil war in El Salvador 1987: Oscar Arias Sanchez, President of Costa Rica, won the Nobel Peace Prize 1989: The United States invaded Panama and ousted General Manuel Noriega 1990: Violeta Chamorro became president of Nicaragua and the first woman elected to this position in a Latin American country 1992: Rigoberta Menchu, Guatemalan indigenous activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize 1998: Hurricane Mitch caused destruction and death in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala 2009: Coup in Honduras
La comida en el Oriente boliviano se conoce por los platos de carne. ¿Cierto o falso
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Monseñor Óscar Romero financió a los militares de El Salvador.
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La figura que compró Jaime simboliza un espíritu azteca.
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Las intervenciones de los Estados Unidos en Centroamérica en el siglo XX ayudaron adisminuir la violencia en la region.
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Archbishop Oscar Romero
Archbishop of San Salvador for only 3 years (1977-1980), preached against violence and in defense of the poor. In 1980, he publicly asked the US government to stop funding the military of El Salvador. A month later, while celebrating Mass, Archbishop Romero was assassinated by a member of a far-right paramilitary group. 30 years after his death, he has become the symbol of liberating Christianity.
Weddings in Hispanic countries
As in many countries around the world, weddings in Hispanic countries are big celebrations and it is common to invite more than 200 people to celebrate. If you have the opportunity to attend a wedding in a Hispanic country, you may notice some difference.. For example, many Hispanic weddings begin at about 7 p.m., and the groom goes to the altar with his mother or godmother. Often there is no groomsmen or bridesmaids. During the ceremony, the priest puts a long rosary around her shoulders and hands it to the couple to symbolize the union and protection of marriage. The ceremony usually lasts an hour, but after the wedding, the party can last until dawn the next day.
Bolivia & Paraguay
Bolivia and Paraguay have some things in common: Spanish as an official language, the existence of pre-Columbian civilizations, and turbulent political processes of the last century. They are also the only Spanish-speaking countries and the only countries in the Western Hemisphere who have no access to the sea. However, there is much diversity among these countries and within them in the "heart of America." The Andes Bolivia divided into two regions: the highlands and eastern Bolivia. Because of the difficulty of traveling from one region to the other, the 2 regions developed their own cultural traditions and political trends. In Paraguay, the Paraguay River divides the country into 2 regions: the East (most populated) region and West .
El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua
El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua are three Central American countries have experienced serious difficulties during the last century: political instability, civil wars and natural disasters. Unfortunately, the multiple interventions of the U.S. during the Cold War in the 20th century only contributed to ^^ violence. Although these 3 countries still trying to recover from the conflicts of the recent past, today enjoy more political tourism growth and stability due to its wonderful natural beauty: lakes, volcanoes, rain forests and pristine beaches.
Social networks in the Hispanic world
Facebook and Twitter attract millions of users who want to share their lives with others and reconnect with many. In some Hispanic countries like Chile and Spain, there are so many people involved in social networks. In Bolivia and Paraguay, there are many fewer users of them due to limited access to the Internet. However, Bolivians living abroad, especially in the U.S. , Costa Rica and Spain , use social networks to contact other Bolivians and to share videos, photos and links with them. Many Bolivians living around the world use the social network Global Bolivianos.
Sol Y Viento
In Episode 5 you will see a park with a huge statue of the Virgin Mary. The people of Chile are mostly Catholics, as in most other Hispanic countries. For example, in Spain 94% of the population is Catholic ; Chile: 70%; Venezuela: 96%; Puerto Rico: 85 %. Even in Equatorial Guinea, where there is a strong influence of African cultures, most people identify with the Catholic Church. Compare those figures with the # of Americans who identify themselves as Catholics only reaches 24%. Of course, the way Catholicism is practiced varies from country to country. For example, in Mexico the devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe is almost stronger than devotion to Jesus Christ. And in the Andean region (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador) Indians have forged a diff Catholicism with mythology and beliefs of their ancestors, the Incas.
Copan
In western Honduras this is one of the largest and most important cities of the Mayan world. Unlike Mayan centers like Tikal or Palenque, Copan is not known for its great pyramids or temples, but by the impressive hieroglyphics and numerous human figures carved on the stelae. Therefore, it is said that Copan is "the Paris of the Mayan world."
Internet use in the Hispanic world
Internet use has grown considerably in almost all countries of the world. In Hispanic countries, growth has exceeded 200% in recent years. Spain, Chile and Argentina are countries with greater access while Bolivia and Paraguay are the countries with fewer users. In Paraguay, the delay in using the Internet ( less than 4% of pop) is due to weak communication infrastructure in the country. Bolivia also has a small % of users. However, growth of Bolivian users has exceeded 800% over the last 3 yrs. A recent study on the use of Internet in Bolivia indicates that approximately 5% of Bolivian population is on Facebook.
A discovery?
Many learn from an early age that the year 1492 is the date of the "discovery of America" or Christopher Columbus "discovered" America in that year. But keep in mind that this event is a discovery only from the European POV. Many Indians and Latin Americans do not like the term discovery. For them, the arrival of Europeans poses no discovery of the American continent, as Indians lived there for many centuries. From the perspective of an American person, Europeans who came invaded and conquered the native land of the Indians. So, instead of talking about the "discovery of America in 1492," speaking of the "encounter" of two worlds : the European world and the American Indian.
The Salar de Uyuni
The Bolivian Altiplano is the largest salt desert in the world. About 3650 meters - about 12,000 feet above the sea, this desert is almost as big as the state of Connecticut and has become one of the wonders of the world.
Bolivian Food
The geographical and climatic diversity of Bolivia is reflected in their food. Altiplano; thick soups and dishes of pork, goat and llama or potatoes are typical. In the East are plates carrying bananas, cassava , rice and chicken. Fricassee is a typical dish of the Altiplano of Bolivia .
Salvadoran food
The pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador. They consist of thick corn tortillas that are filled with meat, beans or cheese. Usually they served with tomato sauce and a salad of cabbage, carrots, onion and chopped green chile.
Ruben Dario
This Nicaraguan poet is one of the foremost writers of Spanish literature. Although predominantly erotic and exotic themes in his work, many poems also reflect their political and social concerns, as in the following verses of the poem "Columbus". Darius wrote this poem in 1892, 400 years after the "discovery" of America. Unfortunate Admiral! Your poor America, Your Indian virgin and beautiful warm blood, pearl of your dreams, is a hysterical seizure of nerves, pale forehead. Cristoforo Colombo, poor Admiral, pray to God for the world to discover!
The Ybycuí National Park
This park is one of the few remaining rainforests in Paraguay. It's known for its steep terrain, dense vegetation, beautiful waterfalls and quantity of butterflies.
El desierto en el Altiplano boliviano se llama... a. el Fricase b. Ybycui c. el Salar de Uyuni
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Una de las caracteristicas que no comparten bolivia y el paraguay es a. que no tienen acceso al mar b. la inestabilidad politica c. que los andes dividen a los dos paises
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En el Paraguay se hablan... a. aymara y quechua b. espanol y quechua c. guarani y espanol
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Bolivia Facts
capital: La Paz pop.: 10 mil. official language: espanol, aymara, quechua lit. rate: 87% currency: el peso boliviano
Paraguay Facts
capital: asuncion pop.: 7 mil official language: espanol, guarani lit. rate: 94% currency: el guarani
El Salvador facts
capitol: San Salvador pop: 7 mil+ lang.: espanol lit. rate: 80.2% currency: el dolar estadounidense
Honduras facts
capitol: Tegucigalpa pop: 7 mil+ lang.: espanol lit. rate: 80% currency: el lempira
Nicaragua facts
capitol: managua pop: 6 mil lang.: espanol lit. rate: 67.5% currency: el corboba
Carlos le regaló a Jaime una botella de vino.
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Diego no sabe si va a continuar con sus estudios por presiones familiares.
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Rubén Darío fue un poeta nicaragüense.
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Copán es una ciudad conocida por sus grandes pirámides.
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El poema «A Colón» presenta una visión optimista de Darío.
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Jaime pudo conocer a doña Isabel.
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