Customs, festivals and celebrations (AQA GCSE Spanish): Quizzes
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Which celebration is described as the most important in Spanish-speaking countries?
Which celebration is described as the most important in Spanish-speaking countries?
Navidad
What is the traditional custom at midnight on Nochevieja?
What is the traditional custom at midnight on Nochevieja?
Eating 12 grapes
When do children traditionally receive gifts for Día de Reyes?
When do children traditionally receive gifts for Día de Reyes?
6th January
Which city celebrates Las Fallas involving burning wood and paper maché models?
Which city celebrates Las Fallas involving burning wood and paper maché models?
Valencia
What is the purpose of Día de Muertos?
What is the purpose of Día de Muertos?
Honours deceased family members
What activity is Sanfermines festival in Pamplona famous for?
What activity is Sanfermines festival in Pamplona famous for?
Running of the bulls
How do you say 'to celebrate'?
How do you say 'to celebrate'?
celebrar
What type of verb is 'divertirse' (to enjoy oneself)?
What type of verb is 'divertirse' (to enjoy oneself)?
A reflexive verb
Which activity is described as central to most Hispanic celebrations?
Which activity is described as central to most Hispanic celebrations?
Dancing
What role does food play in Hispanic celebrations?
What role does food play in Hispanic celebrations?
Central to all celebrations
What are town squares (plazas) described as for public celebrations?
What are town squares (plazas) described as for public celebrations?
Focal points
What gender are words ending in -ción?
What gender are words ending in -ción?
Always feminine
What does 'compartir' (to share) emphasise in the context of celebrations?
What does 'compartir' (to share) emphasise in the context of celebrations?
The community aspect