España Unidad 4
España It’s in Europe It’s Capital is Madrid Catalan, Galician, Aranese & Spanish are spoken Government is Constitutional Monarchy
Monarchy Juan Carlos is the King José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is the Prime Minister
Economy Currency is Euro In 2002 the Euro officially substituted the Peseta
Religion Roman Catholic
Flamenco Traditional elements are castanets, hand claps with electric guitars and synthesizers. Spanish Rock (rock con raíces) has many flamenco influences : Rosario Rosario
Pablo Picasso Artist Born in Málaga In 1895 Moved to Barcelona Museo Picasso de Barcelona Self Portraits Guernica is his master piece
Antonio Gaudí Catalán Architect Modern Artist Famous for Las Ramblas, Parque Güell His master piece is unfinished: La Sagrada Familia
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Most well-known Spanish author. Don Quixote de la Mancha is considered to be the first Modern Novel
Spanish Bull Fighting The Spanish people consider them art forms which are intimately linked with their country’s history, art and culture. clips
Spanish Cuisine Paella Valenciana (Rice w/ Seafood) Tapas (appetizers) = Chorizo, Queso, Jamón Aceitunas y Calamares & Tortilla Española