2nd Semester Spanish Final
people eat dinner in Spain at
10 or 10:30
How many latinos played in the 2015 World Series?
12 on KC and 5 on the Mets
How many parallel lines run on the floor of the court?
14
how old are you when you celebrate your Quinceañera?
15
How much money in bribes did FIFA accept?
150 million dollars and that is why Russia and Qatar get to host the upcoming World Cup games
what year was Las Meninas painted?
1656
when was the painting Las Meninas damaged and how was it damaged?
1734- by a fire
when did the construction begin for La Sagrada Familia?
1882--133 years ago
what year did Antonio Gaudí die?
1926
when was the civil war in Spain?
1930's
what year did Franco over through the Spanish government?
1939
When did they first have a World Cup song?
1962
When was the Guggenheim in Bilbao built?
1997
How many teams are in the game Batú?
2 teams
what year do they hope to have the church completed by?
2026
How many latinos played in the 2012 World Series?
22
How many national teams get invited to play in the World Cup?
32
how long was Catalón banned from Spain and what almost happened to it?
36 years- the language nearly died
How many times has Messi won the Golden Ball?
5
How many people are still wanted and on the loose on behalf of ETA?
50
how many escalators are built into the hill?
6
How many FIFA members were arrested?
7 (including the Vice Pres.)
How many people are in prison on the behalf of ETA?
703
What does the court in Copán date back to?
775 A.D.
people eat dinner in Latin America at
8:30 or 9
What was the bridge named after?
A Spanish engineer named Abandoibarra
What did they discover in Ponce, Puerto Rico?
A ball court
What do you wear on your hand in Jai Alai?
A basket that launches and receives the ball
What do they play Jai Alai on?
A court
What is Santiago Bernabéu?
A famous stadium in Madrid
What score do you play to in Jai Alai?
A game of 7 points
What was the mascot for the 1998 World Cup?
A jayhawk like bird called the footix
What kind of ball did the Indians use?
A large rubber ball
What do they have at every World Cup?
A mascot and world cup song
What is the Guggenheim foundation?
A philanthropic organization which contributes money to charity and focuses on the arts and supports the arts
What is Jai Alai?
A popular Basque game
What other huge sculpture is outside of the Guggenheim?
A pregnant spider called Mamá
What kind of ball do they use in Batú?
A rubber ball
What did ETA evolve into?
A terrorist group
What does the Jai Alai uniform consist of?
A white shirt, white pants, red sash and espadrilles
Who hosted the 2010 World Cup games?
Africa
Where is soccer popular?
All Hispanic countries
Who created the entrances to the subways in Bilbao?
American architect, Norman Foster.
Who designed Puppy?
American artist, Jeff Koontz
Who designed the Bilbao Guggenheim?
An American architect, Frank Gehry.
who was the architect for La Sagrada Familia?
Antonio Gaudí
Why is soccer called the beautiful game?
Anybody can play soccer, it brings the world together and it is not a violent and brutal game
How fast does the Jai Alai ball go?
Approximately 150 mph. The fastest record is 206 mph.
How many Guggenheim museums are there around the world?
Approximately 7. Two in the US, 1 in Beijing and the rest are scattered
When did El Clásico take place?
April 2nd 2016
Where is Lionel Messi from and how old is he?
Argentina. He is 28 years old.
Where does Fernando Torres play?
Atlético Madrid professionally and Spain's World Cup team in 2010 and 2014
What do some sites in Latinamerica have?
Ball courts that date back to the 8th century
Where does Lionel Messi play?
Barcelona professionally and Argentina for the World Cup
What does ETA mean?
Basque Fatherland and Liberty
What was the name of the game that the taíno indians played?
Batú
Why was there a special election?
Because Sepp Blatter refused to resign
Why was ETA in danger?
Because anyone who defied Franco's laws were imprisoned, tortured, killed or all three.
Why does the basket have to be on the right hand?
Because of the court setup
Who hosted the 2014 World Cup?
Brazil
Where was the 2015 women's World Cup?
Canada
What is the top of espadrilles made of?
Canvas
What female player won the Golden Ball in 2015?
Carli Lloyd
who is carrying the economic weight for Spain?
Catalonia
what is the regional language in Catalonia?
Catalón
what religion did Franco make everyone in Spain be apart of?
Catholic
What did ETA declare?
Cease fire but they still fired
Where is Isabel from?
Chile
Where does James Rodriguez play?
Colombia for World Cup team and Real Madrid professionally.
Where is James Rodriguez from and how old is he?
Colombia. He is 24 years old.
Where are some ruins of ball courts?
Copán, Honduras and Chichen Itzá, México
Who/When/What team the scored the winning goal?
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 85th minute to win the game for Real Madrid.
Where is baseball popular?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Mexico and Panama
What position does Sergio Ramos play?
Defender
who painted Las Meninas?
Diego Valázquez
What does Waka Waka mean?
Do it in the Cameroun language
What was founded in the 1950's in Basque country?
ETA
What was the guards name initials?
ETA
What is the front wall called?
El Frontón. (It's also what they call the whole court)
who painted 'el entierro del conde de Orgaz'?
El Greco
who is the little child in the front of the Orgaz painting?
El Greco's son
where did the Las Meninas used to be located?
El Palacio Alcázar
what are three other major things that Antonio has created?
El Parque Gue..ll- a park Casa Milá- an apartment building Casa Battló- an apartment building
official symbol of madrid
El oso y el Madroño
the bear and the strawberry tree
El oso y el Madroño
What do the Basque people call themselves?
Euskadi
What does ETA stand for?
Euskadi ta Askatasuna
What do they call the Basque language in Basque?
Euskara
How did the language most likely get there?
Explorers most likely stopped because they ran into ocean and they settled there. (Czechoslavakia, Yugoslavia)
What does FIFA give as an award every year?
FIFA Ballon d'or (Golden ball)
How did people in Bilbao make their money?
Fishing
Where does Piqué play for World Cup and professionally?
For the World Cup he plays for Spain and plays for Barcelona professionally
What position does Cristiano Ronaldo play?
Forward
What position does Lionel Messi play?
Forward
Who hosted the 1998 World Cup?
France
Who won the 1998 World Cup?
France
who was one of the generals during the civil war?
Francisco Franco
What does F.I.F.A stand for?
Fédération Internationale Fútbol Association
Who is Shakira's husbad?
Gerard Piqué
Who/When/What team scored the first goal in El Clásico?
Gerard Piqué scored the first goal in the 56th minute for Barcelona
Who won the 2014 World Cup?
Germany beat Argentina
Who was elected president to be the new FIFA president and when?
Gianni Infantino on Feb 26th 2016
where was El Greco born?
Greece
Why does the Basque country want to separate from Spain?
Having hard feelings from when Franco was dictator.
What happened to the guard?
He died stopping the bomber and there is now a memorial for him outside the Guggenheim
Why did Sepp have a suspension?
He knew more about the scandals than we thought so he had a 90 day suspension. He then got a 6 year suspension
Who was in Shakira's "La La La" video?
Her son, Gerard Piqué and Lionel Messi
How can you score in Jai Alai?
If the opponent fails to serve correctly, doesn't return the ball correctly, bobbles the ball, if the ball goes out of bounds and if the opponent interferes with other players
How do you have to receive the ball?
In midflight or after one bounce and it has to be a fluid motion without any hesitation to launch the ball back at the wall.
What does pelotaris mean?
It basically means that they are ballers
What happened to the city of Bilbao?
It became so polluted it was deadly. The steel industry was literally killing the town of Bilbao
What does the Jai Alai court look like?
It has 3 walls on the front, back and left side.
What views does Batú have?
It is a game of amusement but also has religious significance
What does Puppy look like?
It is a ginormous dog made out of colorful flowers
What is the right side of the Jai Alai court for?
It is for spectators. There is a net hanging to protect them.
What does La Bandera do Atlético de Madrid look like?
It lookes like a shield with a triangle on the top left side, inside the triangle is el oso y madroño and bordering the triangle is stars. The rest of the it is red and white striped
Where did the Basque language most likely come from?
It most likely came from slavic in Eastern Europe.
Where and when was the first world cup hosted?
It was hosted in 1930 and hosted by Uruguay
What was Batú similar to?
It was similar to the games that the mayans of Central America played
How much does the Jai Alai ball weigh?
It weighs less than a baseball but is more dense
Where is Basque country located?
It's a region of Northern Spain and Southwest France
What are the soles of espadrilles made of?
Jute
Who/When/What team scored the second goal in El Clásico?
Karim Benzema scored in the 62nd minute for Real Madrid.
What was another name for "The Cup of Life"?
La Copa de Vida. It was a huge hit outside of the World Cup.
What did Shakira submit for the 2014 World Cup song?
La La La
What is the airport in Bilbao named?
La Paloma
All distances in Spain are measured from where?
La Puerta del Sol
Where is the statue located
La Puerta del Sol
What male player won the Golden Ball in 2015?
Lionel Messi
Who was at the 1998 World Cup?
MADAME
What do the initials MFC on La Bandera de Real Madrid stand for?
Madrid Fútbol Club
When is Sepp Blatter's birthday?
March 10th 1936
When were the 7 FIFA members arrested?
May 2015
Where is Messi from and where does he play?
Messi is from Argentina and plays for Barcelona
What position does James Rodriguez play?
Midfielder
How many fans do national teams have?
Millions
How many latino people played in the World Series in between the years 1919 and 2001?
More than a hundred
where are most of El Greco and Diego's paintings at today?
Museo del Prado
where is Las Meninas at now?
Museo del Prado in Madrid
Was ETA's bombing mission completed?
No because one of the museums guards stopped the bomber
Was "We Are One" popular?
No it wasn't very popular but Shakira's rejected song "La La La" was very popular
Are there any females playing Jai Alai?
No, not that anyone knows of
How do you play Batú?
One of the teams throws the ball at the other team and the other team has to return it but cannot use their hands.
who is the man being held at the funeral?
Orgaz
What are Jai Alai players called?
Pelotaris
What do people believe it looks like from different views?
People say it looks like a ship from one view and a rose from another
Where was a recent archaeological excavation found?
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Where is Cristiano Ronaldo from and how old is he?
Portugal. He is 31 years old.
Where is Ricky Martin from?
Puerto Rico
What is outside the main entrance?
Puppy
Who is going to host the 2022 World Cup?
Qatar
Where does Sergio Ramos play?
Real Madrid Captain
Who played in El Clásico?
Real Madrid and Barcelona
Where does Cristiano Ronaldo play?
Real Madrid professionally and Portugal for the World Cup
What is the bottom of espadrilles made out of?
Rope so they are slippery
Who is going to host the 2018 World Cup?
Russia
What river became so polluted that nothing could live in it?
Río Nervión
what is the name of the church at the top of the hill?
Santo Tomé
Who is the President of FIFA?
Sepp Blatter
What happened on May 26th 2015?
Sepp Blatter was re-elected President despite the scandals and his calls of resignation
What awards has Carli Lloyd received?
She is a two time Olympic Gold medalist and golden ball winner
Where is Lloyd from and where does she play?
She is from the USA and plays for Houston Dash
How long have they had mascots for the World Cup games?
Since 1966
How long has Sepp Blatter been president?
Since 1998
What can you find in town squares in Basque country?
Small children practicing catch and fling
Why is cease fire holding so long in ETA?
Some of the main leaders were arrested before 2011
What country in Europe has the second most mountains?
Spain
Who won the 2010 World Cup?
Spain beat the Netherlands
Where is Jai Alai played?
Spain, France, Mexico, Philippines, Connecticut and Florida
Where is Sergio Ramos from and how old is he?
Spain. He is 29 years old.
Where is Fernando Torres from and how old is he?
Spain. He is 32 years old.
what was the only language people were aloud to speak in Spain during Franco's rule?
Spanish
What position does Fernando Torres play?
Striker
What country in Europe has the most mountains?
Switzerland
Why were there hard feelings when Franco was dictator?
The Basque country had different culture, heritage and language
What is the name of the pedestrian bridge?
The Calatrava bridge
What was the 1998 World Cup song?
The Cup of Life by Ricky Martin
La Copa Mundial
The World Cup
What does the Jai Alai ball look like?
The ball is the size of a tennis ball. It is made of woven steel wire and on the outside it is covered in goat skin.
What is Lionel Messi considered as?
The best soccer player of all time
Where is Bilbao?
The capital of Basque country. It is a very ancient city.
What does the World Cup song reflect?
The country games are played in, world unity and the game of soccer
What is ETA responsible for?
The death of many people
What happened after the museum opened?
The economy revived and tourism
What happened in the late 1800s in Bilbao?
The economy shifted their main product being steel
What is Jai Alai considered as?
The fastest game in the world.
What is FIFA?
The governing body over soccer in the world
What does Ozeiza show?
The past because of steel but also modern future
What happens when countries play against each other?
The stadium is filled with spectators
What happens every 4 years?
The stars from each country form part of a national team
What is archaeology?
The study of monuments and artifacts of ancient times
What does La Bandera de Real Madrid look like?
The top left and bottom right corners are white, the bottom left and top right are blue, in the center there is a circle with a white stripe going through it with the letters MCF and a crown on top of the circle.
What kind of field did they play on in the 2015 women's World Cup?
There was a little bit of scandal which made the women's teams play on turf which is very dangerous.
What did the people of Bilbao do to try and save the city?
They applied at the Guggenheim foundation to bring tourism and rise up the economy.
What does everyone in Spain call Fernando Torres and why?
They call him "El Niño" because everyone watched him grow up. He started playing professionally in his mid-teens
What happened in 2011 with ETA?
They ceased fire and haven't committed crimes since
How could the Indians touch the ball?
They could use everything but their hands
What do archaeologists do?
They excavate and study made or produced ancient objects by humans
What did the ETA try to do to the Puppy?
They tried to bomb it.
What happened with FIFA in 2015?
They were found to be in a lot of scandals
What kind of views did the Indian games in Chichen Itzá have?
They were games of amusement but they also had religious views on it
What happened to the players who lost in Chichen Itzá?
Those who lost would be sacrificed to please the Gods
What was ETA's primary purpose?
To promote Euskadi language and culture
Do you wear any head protection?
Traditionally you wear a white helmet
Who won the 2015 women's World Cup?
USA beat Japan
Who won the 1930 world cup?
Uruguay
What do they call the Basque language in Spanish?
Vasco
What is the Guggenheim in Bilbao like?
Very unique and nontraditional.
What did ETA commit?
Violent acts, kidnappings, bombings and shootings
What was the 2010 World Cup song?
Waka Waka by Shakira
What was the 2014 World Cup song?
We Are One by J Lo and Pitbull
How do you lose the game of Batú?
Whichever team lets the ball roll the greatest amount of times loses.
What happens if you lose in Batú?
You are sacrificed to the Gods
How many people can be on the court at a time?
You can play individual games or doubles
How do you serve the ball in Jai Alai?
You launch the ball with the basket at el frontón. When the ball hits against the wall it has to be received in between lines 4 and 7. The ball has to hit above the 3 ft mark on the wall.
What team do you play for in the World Cup?
You play for your home country even if you play somewhere else professionally
what do they celebrate in Spanish speaking countries instead on a sweet 16?
a Quinceañera
What do people usually order at the cafe in the morning?
a coffee with milk, and a churro or a sweet roll
what is a fascist?
a cruel person
What does La Paloma look like?
a dove
what is Las Meninas?
a famous painting
who is El Greco?
a famous spanish painter
Who is Isabel Allende?
a famous writer
what was Franco?
a fascist dictator
where is the old part of the city on?
a hill
what is La Sagrada Familia?
a large catholic church in Barcelona, Spain
what is an example of a gift that may be given at a Quinceañera?
a trip to Europe or America if you live in Latin America or a trip to Latin America or Spain if you do live here
how many people are in toledo
about 85000
encima de
above
watercolor
acuarela
easel
al cabellete
what did Franco ban during his time as dictator?
all regional languages including Catalón
diversión
amusement
antigüedad
ancient times
La arqueología
archaeology
how big is parque del retiro?
as big as half of Ottawa
where is the Orgaz painting today?
at Santo Tomé
who goes to big family celebrations such as weddings and birthdays?
aunts, uncles, cousins, god parents, and grandparents of multiply generations
what are two theories as to why Greco painted like this?
bad vision/wanted people to look heavenly
detrás de
behind
abajo de
below, under
where is Parque del Retiro?
by the street Paseo del Prado (don't forget to study the map)
5-2
cinco menos dos son tres
5-2=3
cinco menos dos son tres
what happened in Spain during the 1930's
civil war
of course
claro
to place
colocar
4th feminine singular
cuarta
4th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
cuarto
he/she gives
da
y'all give
dais
we give
damos
they give
dan
you give
das
entre
divided by
2+2=4
dos más dos son cuatro
I give
doy
12th feminine singular
duodécima
12th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
duodécimo
10th feminine singular
décima
10th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
décimo
el
e
canvas
el lienzo
paint brush
el pincel
painter
el/la pintor(a)
nosotros
emos, imos
ellos
en
son
equals
tú
es
Aplaragatas
espadrilles
we feel, where we are
estamos
I feel, where I am
estoy
he feels, where he is
está
y'all feel, where y'all are
estáis
they feel, where they are
están
You feel, where you are
estás
when a spanish person talks about their family, who do they include?
everyone, including godparents
Aficionados
fans
what years did Franco rule Spain?
from 1939-1975
delantera
front
what gender usually celebrates their Quinceañera?
girls
what is a common way for Spanish families to spend their Sunday afternoon?
going to church, the park, then going to eat.
mayor número de veces
greatest number of times
suelo
ground
guard
gruardia
dwarves
hananas
why did Franco stop ruling Spain in 1975?
he died
why did the church have a painting painted for Orgaz?
he donated a lot of money to the church
why is El Greco known as a Spanish painter?
he grew up in Spain
what is unique about El Greco's painting style?
he makes people super tall and have grey-ish skin
what did El Greco do as a shout out to his son?
he put his birthday on a handkerchief in his sons pocket
what is at the top of the Orgaz painting?
heaven
pega
hits
what was Orgaz like?
holy and wealthy
How old is the game of Jai Alai?
hundred of years old
where is Barcelona located?
in Catalonia (don't forget to study the map)
delante de
in front of
adentro (de)
inside
how big is the Orgaz painting?
it is as big as the whole front wall of the spanish room and about twice as tall
why is 2026 a significant year to have the church done?
it is the 100th anniversary of Antonio's death.
spatula used to mix paint
la espátula
subject; what the painting is about
la materia
Señores
ladies and gentlemen
a la izquierda (de)
left
vamos
lets go
deja rodar
lets roll
biggest meal in spanish speaking countries
lunch
what do you get at a Quinceañera?
many gifts, some are very large
what is a common place to meet a friend if you are going to a cafe or going shopping?
meet at the statue
my
mi, mis
menos
minus
what are some things that Antonio often uses in his work?
mosaic tiles and wrought-iron
nanny/chaperone
nana
are old streets narrow or wide?
narrow
a lado de
next to, beside
are old cities built for car traffic?
no
is the construction completed on La Sagrada Familia?
no
did the architect have his ideas for La Sagrada written down anywhere before he died?
no, it was all in his head
Does Basque language have any relation to the languages around it?
nope
how is the Spanish economy doing currently?
not too good
how is the European Union's economy doing and what is a possible effect of that?
not well so there is a chance of it collapsing
9th feminine singular
novena
9th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
noveno
our
nuestro, nuestra, nuestros, nuestras
yo
o
8th feminine singular
octava
8th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
octavo
vale
okay (only used in Spain)
afuerta (de)
outside
Over the span of the last 5 years, how many latino players played in the World Series?
over 100
How many people do the stadiums hold?
over 80,000
park
parque
la gente
people
más
plus
1st when followed by a masculine noun
primer
1st feminine singular
primera
1st masculine singular
primero
well
pues
15 divided by 3 equals 5
quince entre tres son cinco
5th feminine singular
quinta
5th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
quinto
rebota
rebounds
Recientemente
recently
a la derecha (de)
right
what does Antonio avoid in his work?
right angles
2nd feminine singular
segunda
2nd masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
segundo
what is Catalonia currently trying to do?
separate from Spain
6th feminine singular
sexta
6th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
sexto
What was their main source of income in the 1800s?
steel for about 100 years
his, her, your
su, sus
their, your (y'alls)
su, sus
7th feminine singular
séptima
7th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
séptimo
theme
tema
nosotros
tenemos
yo
tengo
vosotros
tenéis
3rd when followed by a masculine noun
tercer
3rd feminine singular
tercera
3rd masculine singular
tercero
terraza
terris
what does the Orgaz painting represent?
that he will go to heaven
what does 'el entierro del conde de Orgaz' mean?
the burial of the count Orgaz
what is at the bottom of the Orgaz painting?
the funeral for Orgaz
what does la puerta del sol mean
the gateway to the sun
what does El Greco mean?
the greek
what does La Sagrada Familia mean?
the holy/sacred family
what does Las Meninas mean?
the ladies in waiting
the statue represents
the past of Madrid, there used to be many bears because Madrid is surrounded by mountains, strength
what was the outcome of the illegal vote in Catalonia?
the people overwhelmingly voted yes- to separate
why is La Sagrada Familia not done yet?
the person funding it died and the architect died
what is in the painting, Las Meninas?
the princess with her ladies in waiting and her dog, the painter, Diego, in front of an easel, and the king and queen in the reflection of the mirror in the back
what was a major damage to the painting that had to be fixed?
the whole left side of the princesses face was damaged
what are the people of Catalonia doing to symbolize their loyalty?
they are putting either the Catalonia flag or the Spanish flag symbolizing whether they think they should become their own country or not
what are the architects now trying to do with La Sagrada Familia?
they are trying to create it in a way that Antonio might have
what do the god parents do?
they assist the baby through their baptism
what is one advantage for toledo being on a hill?
they can see all the other places around them and see if anybody is trying to attack
since the death of Franco what have the people of Catalonia tried to do?
they have tried very hard to keep Catalón alive
what have the people of Catalonia done to keep Catalón alive?
they teach it in schools, and all street signs are written in it
what has Catalonia done to try to separate from Spain?
they took an illegal vote
él, ella, Ud.
tiene
ellos, ellas, Uds.
tienen
tú
tienes
por
times
sumar
to add
estar
to be
ir a
to be going to (do something)
dividir
to divide
dar
to give
ir
to go
tener
to have
tener que
to have to (do something)
why are there escalators built into the hill?
to help the lazy tourists get to the top
multiplicar
to multiply
restar
to subtract
desear
to want
esta noche
tonight
viaja
travels
verdad
true
your
tu, tus
11th feminine singular
undécima
11th masculine singular/followed by masculine noun
undécimo
He/she goes
va
y'all go
vais
we go
vamos
they go
van
You go
vas
he/she sees, watches
ve
Y'all see, y'all watch
veis
we see, we watch
vemos
they see, they watch
ven
I see, I watch
veo
how is the economy in Catalonia?
very good
what is the current unemployment rate in Spain?
very high- 50% of 18-30 year olds are unemployed
you see, you watch
ves
I go
voy
your (y'alls)
vuestro, vuestra, vuestros, vuestras
paredes
walls
what are the most popular types of paintings?
watercolor, oil, and acrylic
when is ir a used?
when it's talking about actions that you are going to do in the near future
mientras
while
how does El Greco sign his paintings?
with his full greek name
Was the application to the Guggenheim accepted?
yes
Were the games played in Copán and Chichen Itzá similar?
yes
are god parents important in the spanish society?
yes
did El Greco paint himself in the painting?
yes
is toledo a pretty city?
yes
was Las Meninas one of the most important paintings by Diego?
yes
What do you do in Spanish if the direct object is a person?
you use "a personal" and put an a in front of their name
vosotros
éis, ís