Spanish - 6th Grade Daily Work Questions

#1 - A - How many Spanish speaking countries are there in the world?

B - What is that special 6-digit number that helps us remember the geographical locations of the Spanish speaking countries in the world?

#2 - A - What is the Spanish speaking country in N.A?

B - What is the Spanish speaking country in Europe?

C - What are the tres Spanish speaking countries that are islands in the Caribbean?

#3 - A - Give tres fun facts about Mexico.  ("They speak Spanish." does not count!)

B - Give tres fun facts about Spain. ("They speak Spanish." does not count!)

#4 - A - What is the capital of Mexico?

B - What do the people of Mexico call their capital city?

#5 - A - Why is Mexico City sinking?

B - What is an illegal immigrant?

#6 - A - Name a myth about the water in Mexico.

B - Who is Mexico's current president?

#7 - A - What is a siesta?

B - What is a fiesta?

C - What is a Quinceñera?

#8 - Who were the two main groups of native people to the area now called Mexico?

#9 - A - Why is cinco de mayo so important in Mexico?

B - What is Las Posadas?

#10 - List cuatro miracles about Our Lady of Guadalupe.

#11 - A - What are Mexican strolling musicians called?

B - What is the name of the dance you will be learning during your cinco de mayo celebration?

#12 - A - When is Mexico's Independence Day?

B - Who is the most famous for singing La Bamba?

#13 - A - Who is the wealthiest man in Mexico and he is also one of the wealthiest in the world?

B - What is the Chupacabra?

#14 - A - What is the name of Mexico's hairless dog?

B - What type of dog was the Taco Bell dog?

#15 - A - Name tres popular resort towns in Mexico.

B - Name dos clothing items famous to Mexico.

#16 - A - Name dos famous ancient ruins (by name) in Mexico that tourists can visit.

B - What is a cenote?

#17 - A - Where is the Alamo (the fort)? Be very specific.

B - Who won the Battle at the Alamo?

C - Who was the General for the Mexican army during the Battle at the Alamo?

#18 - A - What is Pico de Gallo?

B - What is a Birria Taco?

C - What is the volcanic rock bowl for salsa and guacamole?

#19 - A - What is Mole?

B - What is cilantro?

C - What is a tomatillo?

#20 - A - What is Cajeta?

B - What is a sopapilla?

C - What is a Jarrito?

#21 - List seis varieties of peppers used in Mexican cooking and in Mexican cuisine. (Not tomatillos!)

#22 - A - On what continent is Spain?

B - What is the capital of Spain?

C - How do you say Spain in Spanish?

#23 - A - What is a 3rd World Developing Country? (Definition)

B - Is Spain a 3rd World Country?

C - Is the USA a 3rd World Country?

#24 - A - What is the nickname for Spain's Bullet Train?

B - How fast can Spain's Bullet Train go?

#25 - List dos famous events that take place in Spain every year (bucket list items), and that tourists participate in, especially adrenaline seekers.

#26 - A - What is Semana Santa?

B - List dos famous dances from Spain.

#27 - A - Who were the Moors?

B - List tres famous things you have learned in class about Toledo, Spain.