Culture #1 - Spain (España)

Discover Spain's culture! Fun facts on food, festivals, art & more. Perfect for 7th graders.

Spain - Mi Camino Watch this short video that will introduce you to the country of Spain - where the Spanish language first came from!After watching the video you should be able to easily answer the questions below. Spain is located in what continent? South America Asia Europe Africa What is the capital of Spain? Paris Madrid London Lima What is the National dish of Spain that is cooked over an open fire and is made of rice, vegetables, protein and saffron? Churros Paella Tacos Ceviche What happens during the festival of San Fermin? joining a parade partying with a piñata dancing in a competition running with bulls Which of these instruments was first invented in Spain during the 16th century? guitar drum flute chocolate What is the name of the traditional song dance in Spain? flamingo salsa flamenco zumba What is the most popular sport in Spain? soccer football baseball tennis What is a favorite snack of the Spanish people? chips and salsa carrots and celery churros and chocolate nuts and berries Spain - Fantastic Facts Watch this next video to learn a few more fun facts about Spain and then answer the questions below. What happens during the Tomatina Festival? people eat a lot of tomatoes people throw tomatoes at each other people harvest tomatoes people make salsa out of tomatoes What do Spanish people do on New Year's Eve? kiss a loved one sing a special song dance in the streets eat 12 grapes Which famous artist is from Spain? Monet Kandinsky Picasso Raphael What famous Spanish novel is considered to be the first novel ever written? Don Quixote Harry Potter The Hunger Games Romeo and Juliet When you are finished, be sure to click on the "Hand in Work" button so I can check your work. ¡Gracias!