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Title: Spanish II


1
Spanish II
  • Capítulo 1
  • Cultura

2
Nota cultural p8
  • Xochimilco
  • Area with canals and floating gardens
  • On weekends, people ride on flat-bottom boats,
    listen to mariachi music and eat typical Mexican
    food
  • The Festival of Flowers is held there every year.

3
Nota cultural p12
  • Mexican Independence Day
  • Celebrated September 16
  • At the beginning of the day, the president shouts
    Viva Mexico from the balcony of National Palace
  • People eat chiles en nogada, large green chiles
    filled with meat and fruit covered in white nut
    sauce, parsley and granada seeds
  • This food represents the red, white and green of
    the Mexican flag.

4
Nota Cultural p20
  • There are lots of large open-air (flea) markets
    in Mexico City, like La Merced.
  • They have a variety of items to sell. But some
    markets specialize.
  • La Ciudadela specializes in handicrafts from
    different regions of Mexico.

5
Nota Cultural p27
  • Templo Mayor
  • Uncovered in 1978
  • In Tenochtitlan, the aztec city where Mexico City
    is currently located
  • Now houses a museum to the Aztec culture

6
Escribe la letra de la persona que corresponde a
cada descripción.
  • 1. He painted the mural La gran Tenochtitlán,
    which is in the National Palace.
  • 2. He came to Tenochtitlán in 1519 and conquered
    it two years later.
  • 3. It represents an Aztec warrior and can be
    found in the Museo del Templo Mayor.
  • 4. He is the god of rain and water.
  • 5. He became emperor of the Aztecs in 1502.
  • a. El caballero águila
  • b. Diego Rivera
  • c. Hernán Cortés
  • d. Moctezuma
  • e. Tláloc

7
Recuerda las Notas culturales y contesta las
preguntas.
  • 1. One of the most interesting places in Mexico
    City is Xochimilco. Describe this place and write
    about what people do there on weekends.
  • 2. When is Mexican Independence Day and how is it
    celebrated? Tell what event marks the beginning
    of the celebration and describe a traditional
    dish prepared on this day. Compare this
    celebration with the way you celebrate the 4th of
    July in your community.
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