Spanish Culture and Geography Flashcards
Grade 7 · Spanish · Flashcards
Key countries, landmarks, and cultural traditions of the Spanish-speaking world.
Flashcards
- Spain (España)
- A country in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; the origin of the Spanish language, with capital city Madrid.
- Iberian Peninsula
- The southwestern European peninsula shared by Spain and Portugal, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
- Mexico City (Ciudad de México)
- The capital and largest city of Mexico; one of the most populous cities in the world.
- Andes Mountains
- The world's longest mountain range, stretching about 7,000 km along the western coast of South America.
- Amazon River
- The largest river by water volume in the world, flowing through South America and primarily through Brazil; borders Spanish-speaking countries.
- Machu Picchu
- A 15th-century Incan citadel in Peru, set high in the Andes Mountains; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Alhambra
- A Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, representing the peak of Moorish architecture in Europe.
- Sagrada Família
- A large unfinished Roman Catholic cathedral in Barcelona, Spain, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí.
- Flamenco
- A traditional art form from Andalusia, southern Spain, combining passionate guitar, song (cante), and footwork dance (baile).
- Tango
- A dramatic partner dance and music style originating in Argentina and Uruguay in the late 19th century.
- Día de los Muertos
- Day of the Dead; a Mexican holiday on November 1-2 that honors deceased relatives with altars, marigolds, and food offerings.
- Pampas
- Fertile, flat grasslands in central Argentina and Uruguay, historically important for agriculture and cattle ranching.
- Patagonia
- A vast southern region shared by Argentina and Chile, known for dramatic landscapes including glaciers and mountains.
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