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VHS Spanish 2 Cultura Diaria Quiz #4 review

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More than 2,000 years ago, ___________________________________ from Perú engraved more than 2,000 kilometers of lines in the desert. The drawings are only decipherable from the air. One of them is a condor that is the size of a football stadium. "Las Líneas de Nazca" are one of humanity's mysteries.
the Nazca civilization
More than 2,000 years ago, the Nazca civilization from Perú engraved more than 2,000 kilometers of lines in the desert. The drawings are only decipherable from the air. One of them is a condor that is the size of a _________________________________ . "Las Líneas de Nazca" are one of humanity's mysteries.
football stadium
Lima is both a modern and an old city at the same time. The church of Saint Francis, or "la iglesia de San Francisco" is known for its ____________________________________ . Also, The Incan exhibits at the "Museo de Oro" and the "Museo Nacional de Antropología y Arqueología" are fascinating. Barranco, Lima's bohemian neighborhood, is famous for its cultural ambiance and its bars and restaurants.
Baroque Colonial architecture
Lima is both a modern and an old city at the same time. The church of Saint Francis, or "la iglesia de San Francisco" is known for its Baroque Colonial architecture. Also, The Incan exhibits at the "Museo de Oro" and the "Museo Nacional de Antropología y Arqueología" are fascinating. ___________________________________ , Lima's bohemian neighborhood, is famous for its cultural ambiance and its bars and restaurants.
Barranco
The ancient city of Machu Picchu, one of the best remaining examples of ___________________________________________________, is located 80 kilometers to the northwest of Cuzco. It is located at 2,350 meters (7,710 feet), between two mountain peaks in the Andes. It was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an archeologist from the U.S. It is still unknown how a city was built at this altitude, nor why the Incas abandoned it.
early Incan architecture
The ancient city of Machu Picchu, one of the best remaining examples of early Incan architecture, is located 80 kilometers to the northwest of Cuzco. It is located at 2,350 meters (7,710 feet), between two mountain peaks in the Andes. It was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, ________________________________________________. It is still unknown how a city was built at this altitude, nor why the Incas abandoned it.
an archeologist from the U.S
The music of the Andes has been influenced by ____________________________________ rhythms. The music also gets its unique sound from various types of flutes, like the "quena" and the "zampoña". In the 1960's and 70's, a movement began to preserve the Andean music, and even Simon and Garfunkel incorporated the sound into their songs like "El cóndor pasa".
Spanish and African
The music of the Andes has been influenced by Spanish and African rhythms. The music also gets its unique sound from various types of flutes, like the "quena" and the "zampoña". In the 1960's and 70's, a movement began to preserve the Andean music, and even _________________________________________ incorporated the sound into their songs like "El cóndor pasa".
Simon and Garfunkel
Peru is known for its llamas, alpacas, guanacos y vicuñas, which are all mammals in ______________________________________. These animals are still very important to the Peru's economy. Their wool is exported to other countries and used to make clothing, blankets and other handcrafts. The animals also help carry items for the locals.
the camel family
Peru is known for its llamas, alpacas, guanacos y vicuñas, which are all mammals in the camel family. These animals are still very important to the Peru's economy. Their wool is exported to other countries and used to make clothing, blankets and other handcrafts. The animals also ___________________________________ for the locals.
help carry items
Ceviche is Peru's national dish. The best versions of this marinated fish dish are ____________________________. It is fresh, zesty and healthy. While Lima may not be the ancestral home of the ceviche, you can find delicious fine dining recipes and street food versions here.
in Lima
Ceviche is Peru's national dish. The best versions of this marinated fish dish are in Lima. It is _______________________________. While Lima may not be the ancestral home of the ceviche, you can find delicious fine dining recipes and street food versions here.
fresh, zesty and healthy
In recent years, the El Niño weather phenomenon has caused flooding in __________________________________________________ . The Peruvian government is working to preserve the Líneas de Nazca from further deterioration in the hope that someday scientists will discover more about their origin
the deserts of southern Perú
In recent years, the El Niño weather phenomenon has caused flooding in the deserts of southern Perú. The Peruvian government is working to preserve the _________________________________ from further deterioration in the hope that someday scientists will discover more about their origin
Líneas de Nazca
Some of the most familiar words to have entered Spanish from the __________________________________ are the names of animals native to the Andean region, such as el condor, la llama, el puma and la vicuña. These words later passed from Spanish to a number of European languages, including English.
Quechua language
Some of the most familiar words to have entered Spanish from the Quechua language are the names of animals native to the Andean region, such as el condor, la llama, el puma and la vicuña. These words later passed from Spanish to a number of __________________________________, including English.
European languages
Just like in the U.S., social media has had a large impact on Spanish-speaking countries in the last few years. The basic uses of cellphones are no longer for making phone calls and sending text messages. Instead, people are using their phones to communicate with friends and family via social networks and apps like ____________________________________________________
Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
Just like in the U.S., social media has had a large impact on Spanish-speaking countries in the last few years. The basic uses of cellphones are no longer for making phone calls ____________________________________________. Instead, people are using their phones to communicate with friends and family via social networks and apps like Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
and sending text messages
The majority of hispanics have accounts on ________________________________________, but the most popular method of communication in Spanish-speaking countries is WhatsApp. Through this messaging app, users can create groups and send each other an unlimited number of images, videos, text and audio messages from country to country without incurring charges as long as they are using free WIFI.
Facebook or Twitter
The majority of hispanics have accounts on Facebook or Twitter, but the most popular method of communication in Spanish-speaking countries is ___________________________________. Through this messaging app, users can create groups and send each other an unlimited number of images, videos, text and audio messages from country to country without incurring charges as long as they are using free WIFI.
WhatsApp
Thanks to these social networks and apps, people can stay in constant contact with their friends and family in Hispanic countries. The pressing question is: What is happening to our ________________________________________ that are not online and what influence do these social networks have on us?
interpersonal relationships
Thanks to these __________________________________________, people can stay in constant contact with their friends and family in Hispanic countries. The pressing question is: What is happening to our interpersonal relationships that are not online and what influence do these social networks have on us?
social networks and apps
The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the FIFA members, which is the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the ________________________________. The current champions are France, who won their second title at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Second World War
The ________________________________ is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the FIFA members, which is the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The current champions are France, who won their second title at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup was first held in 1930 in ___________________, the hosting country that also became the first world champion. This time is known as the era of FIFA president Jules Rimet who turned his own idea into reality. In English, FIFA stands for International Federation of Association Football.
Uruguay
The FIFA World Cup was first held in 1930 in Uruguay, the hosting country that also became the first world champion. This time is known as the era of FIFA president Jules Rimet who turned his own idea into reality. In English, FIFA stands for ___________________________________________________.
International Federation of Association Football
The inaugural edition in 1930 in Uruguay was contested as a final tournament of only ______________________________________ invited by the organization. Since then, the World Cup has experienced successive expansions and format remodeling, with its current 32-team final tournament preceded by a two-year qualifying process, involving over 200 teams from around the world.
thirteen teams
The inaugural edition in 1930 in Uruguay was contested as a final tournament of only thirteen teams invited by the organization. Since then, the World Cup has experienced successive expansions and format remodeling, with its current ____________________________________ preceded by a two-year qualifying process, involving over 200 teams from around the world.
32-team final tournament
What country scored the most wins in the history of the Copa Mundial?
Brazil
Who is the fastest goal scorer and where is he from?
Hakan Sukur, Turkey
Only two continents have succeeded as champions of the FIFA World Cup: Europe and South America. In fact, of the 20 World Cups, European countries have been finalists in _______________________. As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed in the final tournaments. This will become 80 after Qatar makes its debut in 2022.
18 of them.
Only two continents have succeeded as champions of the FIFA World Cup: Europe and South America. In fact, of the 20 World Cups, European countries have been finalists in 18 of them. As of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 79 national teams have competed in the final tournaments. This will become 80 after __________________________________________ in 2022.
Qatar makes its debut
Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup, having won five titles, earning second-place, third-place and fourth-place finishes twice each. Brazil is one of the countries besides Argentina, Spain and Germany to win a FIFA World Cup away from its continent. Brazil is the only national team to have played in ______________________________________________. Brazil also has the best overall performance in World Cup history with only 18 losses
all FIFA World Cup editions
Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup, having won five titles, earning second-place, third-place and fourth-place finishes twice each. Brazil is one of the countries besides ______________________________________________ to win a FIFA World Cup away from its continent. Brazil is the only national team to have played in all FIFA World Cup editions. Brazil also has the best overall performance in World Cup history with only 18 losses
Argentina, Spain and Germany
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