Viva el toro chapter 1-4 culture only

Weather

The weather in Sevilla Spain is always sunny. It is very hot.They like to be outside. They grow lemon and orange trees.

In town

There is lots of shops and people in the streets.

Ernest Hemingway

1954 Nobel prize for literature. Author who write about the Spanish civil war.

La torre de oro

The gold tower. By the only navigable river in Spain and bull fighting ring. Built in the 13th century.

El traje de luces

Suit of lights" matadors suit. Very sparkly.

La plaza de la Maestranza

Site of the most famous/well known bullfighting ring in the world.

Soccer

Soccer is a popular sport in Spain.

School

School was long- longs days end at 5:30.
1 hour and 30 minute for lunch.
Catholic.
Nuns teach.
They have a chapel that they go to each day.
They read the Bible.
They learn about religion.
To get into college they take a test.

La catedral de Sevilla

3rd largest church in the world- Roman Catholic. It's where they believe Christopher Columbus is buried.

Francisoco Franco

Former dictator of Spain

Flamenco dance

National dance of Spain. Women teases the man- seen as "animalistic

Migue de Cervantes

Considered the most famous Spanish author of all time.

Pablo Picasso

Famous Spainsh painter.

Tapas

Free appetizers at bars.

Guadalquivir

River that Columbus set sail from from. In Spain.

Giralda tower

Bell tower of cathedral

Patios

They have patios in the middle of their homes. They have completions of who has the most beautiful patios.

Juan Corttez

The best bull fighter in Spain that everyone admires.

Sights

Old buildings, gardens of flowers, fountains and statues.

Bull fight order

1.)Toreros- everyone involved
2.)Banderilleros
3.)Picadors
4.)Matador.

Banderilleros

Banderilleros get the bull ready for the matador. They tease it and make it mad. They use banderillas which are covered it colorful paper with hooks at the end to stab the bull.

Picadors

They ride in on horses that have armor on. They carry lances and want to stab the bull between the shoulder blades. They also tease the bull and get it ready for the matador.

Matador

Shows bravery by how close the bull gets to him. Goal is to stab the bull directly into the spine to kill it.

During the fights

People calp for the bull.
People do not boo, they whistle.

How they greet each other

A kiss on each cheek

Spain is

The land of sun, music, and beauty.

Dinner

Dinner is eaten very late.

Don Quixote de La Mancha

Book by Cervantes Saavedra.

Guerra Civil de Espa�a

Spanish civil war.

Foods

Churros, oranges, tapas, sandwiches

Tapas

Olives, cheese, meat, fish, veggies,

Color

Colorful clothing and houses.

People

Many people on the streets of many races. Ana sees lots of people in the airport.

Joselito

Famous bullfighter (matador)