Culture Final
LUPITA NYONG'O
A famous actress in Spain, Spanish-speaker born in Mexico
CAMELA
A revolution in Flamenco Pop in the late nineties. Very humble origins, rejected at first in the raidos.Everyone knew their songs by heart.
la tomatina
Hosted in a small town, Buñol, near Valencia ● it began in 1945 when spectators and participants threw tomatoes from a nearby fruit stand at each other during a parade. ● Happens annually during the last Wednesday of August
enrique arce
Occupation - TV Actor Born and raised (year/region) - 1972, Valencia Known for - La Case de Papel, Knightfall, A Long Way Down Awards / main achievements - Best Supporting Actor 2021 Fun facts - originally went to law school, married twice
jaime lorente
Occupation - actor and model Born and raised (year/region) - 1991 in Murcia (southeast of Spain) Known for - Denver in La Casa del Papel and Nano in Elite Awards - Best Actor award Fun facts - also has published poems, has an iconic laugh scene
FRANCISCO DE QUEVEDO
One of the Spanish Literature Golden Century main figures. Rival of Gongora. Acid and satirical.
EVA SORIANO
One of the best comedians in Spain but also a good singer (not professional)
ANTONIO MACHADO
One of the main poets in the 20th century in Spain, romantic and full of wisdom, "contemplation of existence.
SALVADOR DALI
One of the most important exponents of surrealism.
JAVIER SIERRA
One of the top Sellers in USA, according to a New York Times list, he's author of books of different matters, like journalistic research and paranomal matters
PABLO PICASSO
Painter and sculptor, among other arts. Creator of cubism.
FRANCISCO DE GOYA
Painter during the Napoleon French invasion, author of realistic paintings of that war.
DIEGO VELAZQUEZ
Painter for the King in Madrid. Creator of "Las Meninas"
GUSTAVO ADOLFO BÉCQUER
Poet y narrator of the romanticism, author or Rimas y Leyendas, with fantasy elements, sometimes creepy.
ALEJANDRO SANZ
Pop singer with a clear flamenco influence, singer-songwriter of romantic songs. After working with Shakira he became more popular, but he was already very well-known in Spain and Latin America.
toro de la vega
celebrated in the town of Tordesillas in Valladolid The celebration is controversial because the bull used to be killed at the end until that portion of the celebration was outlawed in 2019. ● Francisco Franco banned the festival for four years in the 60's because he thought it made Spain look bad
FITO Y LOS FITIPALDIS
rock group from the Basque Country, very popular in the 2000s, until nowadays. They did a very popular tour with Andres Calamaro (see above). Their biggest hit: "Acabo de llegar"
Portugal, France, Andorra
which countries have a border with spain?
dia de los reyes/reyes magos
●it is "three kings day" and has huge significance in Spain ●It has a larger celebration/significance than Christmas in Spain ●It symbolizes how the 3 kings brought gifts to baby Jesus ●This is the day when children get their gifts (just as they would on Christmas in the United States)
SANTIAGO CALATRAVA
Valencian architect, author of the Science City and many other similar structures all over the world.
MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ
Great poet from Alicante who carried a very sad life due to the Spanish Civil War, he died slowly in prison and couldn't be saved after the war.
ESTRELLA MORENTE
Absolute fan of flamenco singers, she herself became admired by those singers afterwards, even by other singers like Lenny Kravitz. She sang in Almodovar's film Volver
JOAN MIRO
Abstract painter, sculptor, with his Fundación Miró in Barcelona.
CARLOS RUIZ ZAFÓN
Author of several best-Sellers since the year 2000, both in Spain and Latin America. His book "La sombra del viento" is the most representative, a mix of suspense and mistery.
ALBERTO DE CHURRIGUERA
Baroque arquitect, his "churrigueresco" style is well-known.
EL GRECO
Greek-Spanish renaissance painter in Toledo. Personal style, religious paintings.
NIÑA PASTORI
Camaron de la Isla admired her talent when she was 12. She became famous with flamenco-pop in the 90s.
ANTONIO GAUDI
Catalan Architect with a very personal style, whose buildings are nowadays admired in Barcelona
SPANISH GOAT: MARISOL
Contrast betwen her success and her sad personal life.
Plane - US, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal
Describe how you would arrive in Spain from your country, by land, sea or air. What countries or seas would you have to cross?
SARA BARAS.
Flamenco dancer and choreographer. Maybe the most well-known and reputed in this field.
LAS GRECAS
Flamenco-rock duet composed of 2 gipsy sisters who became very quickly famous with their hit "Te estoy amando locamante", still popular nowadays, even part of the Casa de pape soundtrack.
ARTURO PÉREZ REVERTE
Former war correspondent for Spanish TV, he reflected it in his books, some of them about history. Contemporary writer, still active
GIPSY KINGS
French Gipsies with Spanish ascendants. More than 60 million discs sold over the world, with versions of very popular songs.
CAMILO SESTO
From Alicante he spread his popularity over Latin America and other parts of the world. Cardi B was a fan of him and made tribute video after his death. His song "Morir de amor" is still very popular currently.
LOPE DE VEGA
Great creator of hundreds writings of all kinds, reformer of theater, considered a gigolo.
The drafting of the Constitution was the work of a commission composed of members of the majoritarian parties in Spain. It advocates consensus among all political ideologies, in order to overcome the differences that in the past led to the civil war. The Constitution was approved by majority vote in a referendum on December 6, 1978. Its approval meant a break with the Franco regime, since it restored the democratic system in Spain.
How was the Spanish Constitution of 1978 born?
JUANA LA LOCA
Intelligent and beautiful woman, she could be the queen of the Spanish empire, but it was denied to her.
The natural absence of water in some areas. They have created different artificial systems based on the irrigation system developed by muslims in medieval times, improving it and including alternative ways of obtaining and distributing water: • Transfers of rivers • Seawater desalination plants • Application of new technologies • Cultivation of agricultural products in greenhouses
It explains why there are water problems in Spain and what are some of the solutions adopted.
carnaval tenerife
It is held each year in February prior to the fasting season of Lent and lasts around 15 days. People from all over the world attend and it is the second most popular and internationally recognized carnival. People are dressed up in costumes and disguises that follow the theme each year, and there is a crowning of the "Carnaval Queen" at the end.
RAPHAEL
Known by his extremely expressive way of singing, he became famous even in Russia. His hit "Mi gran noche" is still very popular nowadays.
CLARA CAMPOAMOR
Lawyer, writer and politician, the first feminist in Spanish history, fought for women's rights like their right to vote
Catalonia
Main city/cities - Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona Important people from there - Picasso, Dali, Gaudi Language - Catalan, Spanish Extra facts - Desires succession from Spain, borders France, Andorra, and Spain
Castilla la Mancha
Main city/cities - Cuenca, Toledo, Albacete Important people from there - Fernando de Rojas Political party - People's Party of Castilla Language - Spanish Extra facts - Manchego cheese, windmills, Corpus Christi
La Rioja
Main city/cities - Logroño Political party - Riojan party Language - Spanish Extra facts - Main producer of wine, festival called Battle of Wine
Balearic Islands
Main city/cities - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Palma (capital) Political party - People's Party of the Balearic Islands Language - Spanish Extra facts - Strong Roman/Roman Catholic influence, Semana Santa, Carnival
Extremadura
Main city/cities - Merida, Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe Important people from there - many conquistadors; Francisco Pizarro, Francisco de las Casa, and Hernan Cortes Political party - People's Party of Extremadura Language - Spanish, but local dialect is called Castuo Extra facts - Their celebrations are Las Candelas, Las Hurdes Carnival, and Escobazos. Known for its jamon
Asturias
Main city/cities - Oviedo, Gijón Important people from there - José Andrés Political party - People's Party of Asturias Language - Asturian Extra facts - Canoe Fiesta
Basque Country
Main city/cities - San Sebastian, Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz Political party - PNV Language - Basque language (Euskara) Extra facts - ETA is the terrorist group here, people are known to be tough here Politics of Basque region - EAJ PNV, need to look at the map
Canary Islands
Main city/cities - Tenerife, Gran Canaria Political party - Canarian Coalition Language - Spanish Extra facts - Warm and tropical, has a lot of Latin American influence, Mount Teide (highest point in Spain)
Comunidad Valencia
Main city/cities - Valencia, Alicante, Castellón Important people from there - Santiago Calatrava, El Cid, Joaquin Sorolla, Rafael Guastavino, Mario Alberto Kempes, Enrique Arce Language - Spanish, Valenciana Extra facts - Paella, Fallas, La Tomatina
FEDERICO GARCíA LORCA
Maybe the best poet of the 20th century in Spain, he faced many problems due to his condition of anti-fascist during the war, and gay.
LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH
Maybe the most popular pop group from 2000 to 2015.Leire replaced Amaia as the singer, with no loss of popularity.
MARIANA PINEDA
Not so famous nowdays, but she was a liberal woman who fought for freedom and was condemned and executed during the reign of Fernando VII .
el cid
Occupation - Castilian knight/warlord Born and raised (year/region) - 1043, Vivar near Burgos Known for - fighting with both Christian and Muslim armies, Spain's celebrated national hero for fighting off Moorish control Awards / main achievements - received El Campeador after killing an Aragon knight alone
david broncano
Occupation - Comedian/late night host Born and raised (year/region) - Born in 1984 in Santiago de Compostela, Raised in Orcera, Jaén (area known for producing olive oil) Known for - La Resistencia, La Vida Moderna, "Las Preguntas de Broncano" Awards / main achievements - found success in radio (best radio program award), won best entertainment program (La Resistencia)
Carlos Sainz Jr.
Occupation - F1 driver Born and raised (year/region) - 1994 in Madrid Known for - being such a successful driver at such a young age Awards / main achievements - has won many championships starting at a young age Fun facts - father was also a F1 driver
alfonso x el sabio
Occupation - King of Galicia, Castile, and Leon for 32 years Born and raised (year/region) - 13th century Known for - Spain's development of sciences, literature, and philosophy; very progressive for his time. Known for the spread of Castilian language. Famous for heavy taxes to fund wars, science, and his court Awards / main achievements - Created first vernacular code in Castille Fun facts - waged a civil war against his eldest son
francisco franco
Occupation - Spanish general/dictator Born and raised (year/region) - 1936, Galicia Known for - leading Nationalist forces to overthrow 2nd Spanish Republic during Civil War Awards / main achievements - Ruled Spain as dictator for 36 years
JOAQUIN SOROLLA
Valencian impressionist painter. Famous landscapes.
san fermin (running of the bulls and bullfights)
Running of the bulls occurs each day of the festival. It consists of 6 bulls, different breeds each day, chasing people through the streets. Runners traditionally ask for protection from the Saint before running occurs. A firework starts the event. The bulls are guided through the city and eventually end up within the Pamplona bullring for bullfighting.
LUIS DE GÓNGORA
Similar in many ways to Quevedo, but his main rival in that Golden Century.
JOAQUIN SABINA
Singer-Songwriter, very popular since the 70s, acid and witty lyrics, with a peculiar smokey drinker voice.
JOAN MANUEL SERRAT
Singer-songwriter From Barcelona, he wanted to sing in Catalan in the Eurovision contest. He couldn't but became extremely famous in Spain, Argentina and Latin America thanks to his witty touchy lyrics and his unforgetable melodies like Mediterraneo.His tour with Joaquín Sabina in the last years was memorable.
andres iniesta
Soccer player from Albacete, scored game winning goal for Spain at world cup and helped FC Barcelona have great success
sergio ramos
Soccer player, born 1986 in Camas, was focal point of Real Madrid dynasty with Ronaldo, now plays for Paris
PAULA BADOSA
Spanish although born in New York. She could be the first Spanish number 1 in the WTA after many years
ISABEL ZENDAL
Spanish nurse from Galician, rector of an orphanage, took part in the expeditions to America and Filipinas, taking care of children and taking there the vaccine against the smallpox.
LOS RODRIGUEZ
Spansh-Argentinian rock group, extremely successful in the 90s until their singer, Andres Calamaro, left the group, that was dissolved. Absolutely witty and catchy lyrics, in their Argentinian style. Calamaro has been even more successful in his career aftewards, something that seemed imposible back in the day.
ANNIE B SWEET
Sweet-style singer, started with a very popular cover, but her discs were full of her own good songs
ALASKA (Olvido Gara, Ciudad de México)
Symbol of the "Movida Madrileña", revolutionary movement since the end of the dictature until 1985, mainly in music, but also in many aspects of life. It was a sudden and radical modernization of a traditional Spain.
CRISTÓBAL COLÓN
The Spanish/Italian? Sailor who discovered America by chance when he was trying to find and alternate way to India
CAMARÓN de la Isla
The best and most reputed at pure flamenco singing. Very humble origins. Died prematurely, which caused a social shock in the artistic field.
LOLA FLORES
The greatest in Flamenco & Copla. "La faraona". Became famous all over the world, especially in Mexico. The New York Times recommended her.
JULIO IGLESIAS
The greatest romantic singer in Spanish history, and the one who got most recognized beyond the sea. Father of Enrique Iglesias, they have some kind of rivalry.
SKA-P
The internationally most well-known ska music group. They even performed at Woodstock
NINO BRAVO
The most important Valencian singer in history, he brought a tenor style that was imitated by Valencian singers. He died tragically.
DAVID BISBAL
The most popular star emerged from the Talent show Operación Triunfo. As famous in Spain as Enrique Iglesias
JOSE ANDRES
The most reputed Spanish cooker internationally, especially for his charity programs during the pandemic in USA, as well as in every tragical humanitarian situation, like the Canary Islands Vulcano, Venezuela or Ukraine.
HEROES DEL SILENCIO
The most successful Spanish rock group in Europe, especially in Germany. They had their boom in the 90s. Deep voice, dark style.
CARLOS ALCARAZ
The new Rafa Nadal?
MECANO
The pop group that dominated the 80s and part of the 90s in Spain, becoming famous outside Spain.
RAFA NADAL
The top idol for many Spaniards, far above Pau Gasol or any other celebrity in Spain, due to both his infinite fighting capacity and his right behaviour in and outside the court.
LOS REYES CATÓLICOS
They hired Cristóbal Colón for the mission that ended up with the discovery of the American Continent
carnival de cadiz
This celebration is believed to have been inspired by the carnival of Venice - a city with which Cádiz enjoyed prosperous trading relationships in the 16th century. has become known all over the world for the roaming groups of street artists who sing witty, satirical songs about Spanish current affairs and prominent Spanish figures
san isidro celebration
This festival is celebrated May 15th every year, however the days leading up to it also hold celebrations as well. It is a 9 day celebration. This festival is dedicated to a farmer from the 12 century. During this celebration, people from Spain and tourists gather together in Madrid to celebrate the life and feast of San Isidro. Many people dress up in Chapulo, which is a traditional type of clothing worn around Madrid. During this event, there is always a main concert in Plaza de Mayor. Many concerts and cultural activities are held during these days of celebration. The main treats offered during this celebration are donuts and lemonade.
Escabozados de Jarandilla
This is a celebration about the Virgin Mary which originate from a shepharding tradition. When shepherds returned from the mountain they lit their path with burning brooms which they would put out by hitting each other playfully. For this celebration, everyone lights brooms on fire and hits eachother below the waist. Around the city of Jarandilla there are bonfires and the people Pitarra wine.
Galicia
Top left on map Important people from there - Francisco Franco Language - Galician Extra facts - Carnival, Fiesta de Corpus Christi
RAFAEL GUASTAVINO
Valencian architect who became famous in New York, author of many constructions there. Unfortunately ignored here.
They are short, due to the proximity of the mountains to the sea and regular course because of frequent rains
What are the characteristics of the rivers that flow into the Cantabrian Sea?
Guadiana, Tajo, and Guadalquivir
What are the most important rivers in southern Spain that flow into the Atlantic Ocean?
Beautiful fjord-type entrances
What distinguishes the Galician coasts?
Coup del 23-F - military rebels surrendered and were arrested
What event put Spanish democracy to the test on February 23rd, 1981?
Atlantic
What ocean lies between Spain and America?
The process by which Spain passed from the Franco's dictatorship regime to democracy
What was the Transition in Spain?
ETA terrorist acts that created tension and discontent and social and political reforms
What were the reasons that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez?
Ebro River
Which river rises on the Cantabrian coast but flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
Only 13 km separate it through the strait of Gibraltar
Why is it said that Spain is a bridge between Europe and Africa?
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES
Writer of "El Quijote." Considered the equivalent of Shakespeare in Spain.
Feria de Abril
a celebration in Sevilla that begins 2 weeks after the easter holy week. It begins at midnight on saturday (called la noche de pesccaito) and on that night, the lights to the portada are turned on. It runs for seven days, and each day starts with a parade towards the central bullring, called la real maestranza. The fairgrounds and river are decorated with lots of casetas that belong to prominent families and powerful people. There is lots of dancing, drinking, eating tapas, and having fun.
