Spanish-Speaking Country Quizzes Period 6 by Stell https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6 Made with a quick smile en-us 2017-05-01 17:42:08 UTC 2017-06-02 12:42:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png Stell jameson_stell https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/169271786 1. What is the capital of Honduras
a. San Salvador
b. Quito
c. Tegucigapla
d. San Pedro Sula]]> 2017-05-01 19:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/169271786 Argentina- Amelia https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/169825002 1.What are two popular tourist attractions?
a. Los Glaciares National Park, Morro Castle 
b. Iguazua Falls, Morro Castle
c. Valdes Peninsula, Morro Caslte
d. Iquazua Falls. Valdes Peninsula

2.  What marine animals inhabit the beaches and water of the Valdes Peninsula?
a. turtles, sharks
b. sharks, sea stars
c. penguins, orcas
d. crabs and squid

3. What is the phrase "tener mala leche" used to describe?
a. to be in great trouble
b. call me 
c. to be rude
d. to be unlucky

4. Which word is used as a commom greeting?
a. alo
b. che
c. hola
d. chao

5. What foods are Argentina famous for?
a. wine and beef
b. pork and plantains
c. soup and chicken
d. seadfood and rice

6. When a perosn is described using the phrase "cara rota"?
a. sick
b. shameless or improper
c. sad 
d. depressed

7. What is most commomly eaten for breakfast?
a. churros
b. medialunas
c. choripan
d. bocadillo

8. What is the most popular dance to originate from Argentina?
a. Tango
b. Bachata 
c. Salsa
d. Merengue

9. Why did the tango become popular?
a. because it broke the norm of forced dances
b. because the music was new
c. because it was fun
d. because it was cool

10. What does Carnival Monday and Tuesday start the mark of?
a. summer
b. lent
c. easter
d. christmas

11. Which holiday commemorates those who 'disappeared' under the military?
a. Truth and Justice Memorial
b. National flag
c. Day of the Races
d. May day Revolution

12. What the two combonation of foods that make choripan
a. pan(bread) and pork
b. grilled chorizo and pan(bread)
c. pan(bread) and grilled veggies
d. pizza dough and chorizo]]> 2017-05-04 01:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/169825002 Peru (Aniyah, Aiysha, Victoria) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170230451 1.What language do they speak other than Spanish.
A.Basque
B. Galician
C. Aymara
D. Astur

2. How do you say "close friend" in peru?
A. Cocho
B. Causa 
C. Conchudo
D. Caero

3. The money in peru is called?
A. sol
B. Peso 
C. nicaragvan cordoba 
D. dolar 

4. What is peru most famous mountain?
A. Mont Blanc
B. Mount Everest
C. Mount Gongga
D. Machu Picchu

 5.What is peru capital?
A. San Juan
B. Lama 
C. san jose 
D. Buenos aires

6. What borders Peru?
A.Colombia
B.Brazil
C.Argentina
D.Chile
E.all above 
F. A,B and D

7. What are the two states that climates were compared?
A. peru
B. Costa rica 
C. West palm 
D. A and D
F. B and D

8. What mountain is unique for its colors?
A. Mount everst
B. Color Mountain
C. Machu Picchu
D. Rainbow mountain

9. What do they like eating with everything?
A. Gazpacho 
B. Rice
C. Beans
D. Chicken

10. How do they make wine during the festivals?
A. They throw it at the wall 
B. They mush it with their feet
C. They put it in a blender
D. They boil it

11. What instrument is popular in peru?
A. Drums
B. Flut
C. Zampana
D. Guitarra 

12. What animal is famous in peru?
A. Duck
B. Deer
C. Lama
D. Bear

]]> 2017-05-05 17:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170230451 Colombia- Max and Chris https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170231077 1)What mountain range covers part of Colombia?
a)Rocky mountains
b)Andes mountains
c)Himalayas
d)Smoky Mountains

2)What is the most popular sport in Colombia?
a)Basketball
b)Football (American)
c)Soccer
d)Baseball

3)What is a popular Colombian food?
a)Potatoes
b)Arepa
c)Pancake
d)Taco

4)What does the slang word "pelota" mean?
a)Gross
b)Job
c)Idiot
d)Camel

5)What is the elevation of the lowest point in Colombia?
a)125 meters
b)Sea level
c)1025 meters
d)68 meters

6)What cities have beaches in Colombia?
a)Neiva
b)Medellin
c)Barranquilla
d)Bogotá

7)What does the slang word "Miércoles" mean?
a)Wednesday
b)Shoot
c)Thursday
d)Shoes

8)Which Colombian game involves gunpowder?
a)Tejo
b)Aztec
c)Fútbol
d)Tezo

9)What is the capital of Colombia?
a)Barranquilla
b)San Juan
c)Bogotá
d)San Jose

10)What colors are in Colombia's flag?
a)Red, white, blue
b)Yellow, green, blue
c)Red, green, yellow, blue
d)Red, yellow, blue

11)What is Colombia's most popular language?
a)Spanish
b)Creole
c)English
d)French

12)What currency does Colombia use?
a)Euro
b)Peso
c)Yen
d)Córdoba
]]> 2017-05-05 17:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170231077 Puerto Rico -Brieanah ,Lanie https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170231319 1.what type of music is most commonly played?
a)Reggae
b)Caribbean
c)Salsa
d)mariachi

2.what region is Puerto Rico located at?
a)South America
b)North America
c)United Kingdom
d)Central America 

3.Whats the main dessert served there?
a)mousse
b)cheesecake 
c)flan
d)banana bread

4.what meat is used in almost every dish?
a)pork
b)beef
c)chicken
d)fish

5.What type of climate does Puerto Rico have?
a)windy
b)stormy
c)tropical
d)desert

6.Whats the last thing served with your meal?
a)tea
b)coffee
c)juice
c)water

7.what is the hottest temperature rate?
a)100
b)90
c)80)
d)95

8.What months are Puerto Ricos rainy seasons?
a)April-November
b)August-December
c)January-April
d)June-August

9.What does the island mostly consist of?
a)mountains
b)beaches
c)deserts
d)city's

10.What language is spoken in Puerto Rico?
a)English
b)Spanish
c)Spanglish
d)Creole

11.Whats the coldest temperature that Puerto Rico reaches to?
a)50
b)60
c)75
d)70

12.What are the top dishes ?
a)steak and rice
b)chicken and rice
c)steak and noodles 
d)chicken and noodles]]> 2017-05-05 17:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170231319 Mexico(Casey, Andy, Nancy, Heidi) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232135 1) How much bigger is Mexico than Texas?
a. 2 times
b. 3 times
c. it is smaller
d.same size

2) What is the slang word for dude?
a. que padre
b. guey
c. chela
d.chabon

3) What is the main religion in Mexico?
a. Judaism
b. Christianity
c. Seventh-day Adventist
d. Roman Catholicism

4) Which is not a form of music typically from Mexico?
a. Ronchera
b. Corrido
c. Norteno
d. Cumbia

5)What covers most of Mexico?
a. Water
b. Desert
c. Mountains
d. Trees

6) What is the most visited destination in Mexico?
a. Cancun
b. Monterey
c.Mexico City
d. Acapulco

7) What symbol is on the Mexican flag?
a. Hawk
b. Eagle
c. Bear
d. Triangle

8) What is a rosca?
a. cookies
b. ginger bread
c. The three kings day cake
d. a type of dish

9) Who is the Lady of Guadalupe?
a. a witch
b. Virgin Mary
c. a spirit 
d. a nun 

10)What is Mexico the home of?
a. Mayan Civilization
b. Lost City
c. Machu Pichu
d. Empanadas

11) How do people celebrate the day of dead?
a. With Pinatas
b. By honoring the flag
c. By remembering their loved ones
d. Helping the elderly

12) What is arroz con mole?
a. rice with beans 
b. rice with chichiaron
c. sauce with meat and rice
d. rice with guacamole]]> 2017-05-05 17:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232135 Panama (Alexander Garcia & Yoel Concepcion) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232181 1.) What seasons does panama have throughout the year?
a)Winter, summer, and fall 
b) summer and fall 
c)summer and winter
d) winter, summer, fall, and spring

2.) Which is the correct country that borders panama?
a) Colombia
b) Nicaragua 
c)  Mexico
d)  Brazil

3.)What type of Spanish is panamas Spanish most similar to?
  a) Cuba
  b) Puerto Rico
  c) Brazil
  d) Guatemala 

4.)Where is Panama located?
   a)Asia
   b)South america
   c)United sates
   d)Central America

5.)What is a "pollera"
    a)a dress
    b)a suit
    c) a type of food
    d)a gardening tool 

6.)What is panama famous for?
    a)cars 
    b) Panama canal 
    c)Their diamonds
    d)Schools 

 7.) When do people wear polleras?
    a)Celebrations
    b)weekends
    c)to work
    d)to exercise 

 8.) Who did Panama get its independence from?
    a)Puerto Rico
    b)England
    c)Portugal
    d)Spain

  9.)Who built the panama canal?
    a)The British
    b)The Americans 
    c)The Spaniards 
    d)The Russians 

 10.)What is Panamas terrain consisted of?
    a)Dessert
    b)Wet Lands 
    c)Plains 
    d)Mountains  

 11.)What is a traditional food in Panama?
    a.)Rice and beans
    b.)spaghetti 
    c.)hot dogs 
    d.)hamburgers 

 12.)What is the primary religion in panama.
a.)Roman catholicism
b.)Jewish
c.)Muslim
d.)Christianity
]]> 2017-05-05 17:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232181 Nicaragua (Alyssa & Priscilla) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232956 1. what is the capital of Nicaragua
A. palm beach
B. Managua
C. Moscow

2. who is a famous boxer?
A. Alexis Argüello
B. Jose Fernandez
C. Mr.stell

3. how many stripes are on the flag?
A. 2
B.3
C. none


4. what are the two main colors on the flag?

A.blue, green
B.white, blue
C.red, white

5. how did Alexis (the famous boxer) died?

A. murder 
B. killed him self
C. car accident

6. what is consider the most famous celebration of the year?

A. new year
B. holy week
C. thanksgiving


7.  when did Nicaragua gain its Independence?

A. September 15, 1821
B. October 17,  1848
C.  September 19 1745


8. besides Spanish what other language is used?

A. Miskito
B. Japaneses 
C. none

9.  what is the country famous for?

A. beautiful beaches
B. animals
C.  music 


10. Nicaragua is ______ in central America

A. biggest country in all of central america 
B. the  smallest country in central America
C. Isnt even located in central America


11. what is Nicaragua currency called

A. córdoba
B. sol
C. peso


12.   which was NOT mention as a popular sport?

A.  soccer
B.  boxing
C.  baseball 


]]> 2017-05-05 17:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232956 Cuba (Giroy,Dominic,Nicole) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232982 1).When was Cuba founded?
A).1656
B).1868
C).1770
D).1476

2).Who is the president of Cuba?
A).Fidel Castro
B).Pedro Pablo
C).Raul Castro
D).Juan manuel santos 

3).What is the 16th largest island on the carribbean?
A).Colombia 
B).Cuba
C).Dominican Republic
D).Peru

4).What is the national park of Cuba called?
A).Cocos Island
B).Manu
C).El Yunqeu
D).Sierra Cristal

5).How many Small rivers does Cuba have?
A).200
B).400
C).700
D).1000

6).Average temperature in Cuba?
A).81High 70Low
B).75High 63Low
C).84High 69Low
D).90High 64Low

7).What religion is practiced in Cuba?
A).Christianity
B).Roman Catholicism
C).Hinduism
D).Buddhism

8).Whats the Cuban money called?
A).Lempira
B).Pesos
C).Sol
D).Dolares

9).What is the capital of Cuba?
A).Matanzas
B).Santa Clara
C)Havana
D).Pinar De Rio

10).What is a popular food in Cuba?
A).Chicken And Rice
B).Cheese Cake
C).Pizza
D).Empanadas

11).How tall is the highest place in Cuba?
A)4,540
B).3,634
C).6,650
D).8,621

12).How old is Raul Castro?
A).76
B).92
C).85
D).65]]> 2017-05-05 17:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170232982 1.what hand does the dominican republic baseball pitcher (Fernando rodney) throw with? https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170236124 a. left
b. none
c. right
d. both

2. what temp does dominican republic get to during the summer?
a. 95-100
b.90-94
c.85-89
d.70-79

3. where is dominican republic bordered to?
a. puerto rico
b. U.S.A
c. cube
d. Haiti

4. when was dominican republic founded?
a. febuary 27 1484
b. febuary 27 1844
c. febuary 27 1855
d. febuary 27 1840

5. when was dominican republic founded?
a. david ortiz
b. derek jeter
c.
d. Robinson cano

6. which one is the dominican republic flag?

a.

b.

c.
d.


7. when did dominican republic win the world series in baseball? 
a. 2010
b.2013
c.2009
d.recent(2016)

8. what is the currency is dominican republic in american money
a. 0.021 US Dollar
b.0.044 US dollar
c. 0.029 US dollar
d. 0.011 US dollar 

9.  what time zone is dominican republic in?
a. Atlantic 
b. pacific 
c. central 
d. alaskian 




]]> 2017-05-05 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170236124 Cuba (Amanda) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170823631 1) What's a popular place to visit in Cuba?
A. Buenos Aires
B. Plaza Vieja
C. Coba
D. Arenal Volcano

2) The national bird of Cuba is the:
A. Palm Chat
B. Tocororo
C. Zum-Zum
D. Falcon

3) Cuba was discovered in:
A. 1912
B. 1450
C. 1902
D. 1492

4) The current prime minister is the:
A. Raúl Castro
B. Fedel Castro
C. Jose Górdez
D. George Lopez

5) The main religion that is practiced in Cuba is:
A. Roman Catholic
B. Christianity
C. Baptist
D. Buddhism

6) Some traditional Cuban foods are:
A. Picadillo
B. Ropa Vieja
C. Congrí
D. All

7) "Estoy mataó" figuratively means:
A. I'm tired
B. I'm dead
C. I'm not sure
D. Estoy mataó

8) The smallest bird in the world resides there, its nickname is
A. Zoom
B. Bee
C. Humm-Humm
D. Zum-Zum

9) The country's bird is the colors of:
A. The flag
B. The sky
C. Some Trees
D. The flowers

10) "Tu maletín." figuratively means:
A. Your bags
B. Your luggage
C. Your problem
D. I don't know

11) In domino slang, what is the number 2?
A. La pulla
B. Ochun
C. Dulce Coco
D. Sin comer no hay quien viva.

12) While playing domino's, you will hear:
A. Bota gorda
B. Te di la pollona
C. Estas agachando
D. All of the above.

]]> 2017-05-09 16:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170823631 Chile (Gianni Hernandez) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170824304 1)What is Chile’s worldwide ranking in men’s football according to the FIFA WR?
#3 
#6
#12
#15

2)Which of the following is Chile’s biggest traditional celebration?
Santiago a Mil
Festival de la Tirana 
We Tripantu
Fiestas Patrias

3)What is done in nearly every Chilean celebration?
Riding a unicycle in the street
Rodeos
Acrobatic shows
Swimming in the beach

4)Which of these is a top played sport in Chile?
Horse racing
Swimming
Cricket
Polo

5)What food will you typically find on a Chilean beach?
Empanadas de pino (Turnover pie)
Charqui de caballo (Fried horse meat)
Porotos
Both A and B

6)What is the most common type of unique food in Chile due to its global positioning?
Chicken
Nuts, Grains, and Beans
Dairy
Seafood

7)Up to how long do Chilean celebrations last?
1 week
1 day
2 weeks
2 days

8)What is Chile’s most successful sports team?
Basketball
Boxing
Soccer
Horse Racing

9)Which ocean is Chile connected to?
Southern Atlantic
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean

10)Which of the following is a typical dish in Chile?
Mote con huesillos
Sancocho
Fritanga
All of the above

11)What day is Chile’s Independence Day celebrated?
September 18
October 10
November 24
August 29

12)Which of these holidays is widely celebrated in Chile?
Sanfermines
Grito de Lares
Santiago a Mil
None of the above

]]> 2017-05-09 16:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170824304 Colombia (Deborah, Damian, Jose) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170825026 1.  What does the phrase "estoy aburrido mean in Colombia?
A) I'm jealous
B) I'm happy
C) I'mad
D) I'm sad

2. Where is Santa Marta located? 
A) Cauca
B) Cordoba
C) Magdalena 
D) Bolivar

3. Which of the following is Colombia's most famous museum?
A) Museo de Arte Colonial de Bogota
B) Museso Botero 
C) Maloka Museum
D) Gold Museum

4. When is El Dia de los Reyes Magos celebrated?
A) December 8
B) January 6
C) January 25
D) February 2

5. What was the average murder rate in Colombia city, Medellin, during 1991?
A) 15 murders a day 
B) 15 murders a month
C) 17 murders a day 
D) 17 murders a month

6. Which city of Colombia was named the "Murder capital of the world" before its improvement?
A) Medellin 
B) Armenia 
C) Envigado
 D) None of the above 

7. Which of the following is the "Highest point" of the island San Andres?
A) San Luis
B) The Hill
C) El Cove
D) Aquanautas

8. How much coffee in metric tons (MT) did Colombia make in 2014?
A) 696,000 MT
B) 969,000 MT
C) 900,000 MT
D) 600,000 MT

9. What is the average amount of coffee bags Colombia produces a year?
A) 11,000,000
B) 11,100,000
C) 111,000,000
D) 111,100,000

10. Which of the following is a famous dish in Colombia?
A) Tamales
B) Bandeja Paisa
C) Tacos
D) None of the above

11. Which of the following is the most well known dance in Colombia?
A. Mapale
B) Cumbia
C) Porro
D) Bambuo

12. What would be a word you use to ask for a little bit of something extra given for free in Colombia?
A) Rumba
B) Guaro
C) Ñap
D) None of the above]]> 2017-05-09 17:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170825026 Costa Rica (tyrese) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170825268 1.) How many square miles is Costa Rica?
A) 20,000
B) 15,369
C) 19,653
D) 25,750

2.) Costa Rica is situated just ...
A) 20 degrees north of the equator
B) 10 degrees north of the equator
C) 20 degrees south of the equator
D) 10 degrees south of the equator

3.) The country is famous  for its ...
A) Volcanoes
B) Wildlife
C) Moutains
D) Microclimates

4.) "Nos Juimos" means ...
A) Were outta here.
B) We're outta here!
C) A big mess
D) Big head

5.) Costa Ricans between the ages of ......... have the most proficient English skills 
A) 13-17
B) 25-34
C) 35-57
D) 60-Up

6.) Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica and there is some Creole dialects spoken in Costa Rica, including a Jamaican-English form called ...
A) Maketelyu
B) Cabecar
C) Bribri
D) Kekoldi

7.) The Costa Rican currency is called ..
A) Peso
B) Taks
C)Colones
D) Sol

8.) Cumbia is one of the country’s favorites. A music and dance originating from ...
A) Colombian
B) Africans
C) Amerindians
D) B and C

9.) Other traditional latin music include ..
A) Salsa
B) Meringue
C) None
D) Bachata

10.) The most common dish for breakfast is ...
A) Casados
B) Chorreadas
C) Gallo Pinto
D) Pozol

11.) Small dishes before or in between meals are called ...
A) Bocas
B) Guarniciones
C) Comida de lado
D) Plato pequeño

12.) What does "Mae" mean?
A) Cool
B) Gal
C) A soccer game
D) Dude]]> 2017-05-09 17:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170825268 Nicaragua https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170840525 (Ileana solis)
what is the capital of nicaragua?
A) Managua
B) Masaya
C) Playa marsella 
D) Mi Museo

How many zones are there?
A)4
B)44
C)2
D)3

how long is nicaragua?(in Kilometers)
A)130,370
B)200,000
C)402,985
D)321,654

where are the rivers of nicaragua located? 

A) caribbean sea
B) lake
C) Rio san juan 
D) costa rica 

what mountain is in nicaragua?
A) cordillera isabelia 
B) cordillera de talamanca
C) cordillera central
D) sierra maestra]]> 2017-05-09 17:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/170840525 Puerto Rico (kmaia) https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/174416820 2017-05-30 14:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jameson_stell/Period6/wish/174416820