In one or two words, what do you think of when you hear the term 'Central American culture?'

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1. Word cloud

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In one or two words, what do you think of when you hear the term 'Central American culture?'

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Central America is a diverse region with many different cultures and languages. The region has a unique history, influenced by many different cultures. Central American culture is a mix of Indigenous, African, and European traditions.

Culture of Central America

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Mestizaje: The mixing of Native American, European, and African cultures, languages, and customs that has occurred in Central America since the 16th century. Mayan Culture: The ancient culture of the Maya peoples of Central America, which includes the countries of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and parts of Mexico and Nicaragua. Folk Music: Traditional music from Central America that is typically passed from generation to generation and includes instruments like the marimba, guitar, and violin.

Concepts:

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The popular Central American dish, 'caballo bayo' is a type of soup made with horse meat. The traditional clothing in El Salvador is known as 'Pasame' and is typically brightly coloured and embroidered. The ancient Mayan game 'Pok-ta-pok' is still popular in Central America and is played with a rubber ball.

Did you know?

5. Open question

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Work together in pairs: ¿Cómo influye la cultura de Centroamérica en el arte, la literatura y la historia de la región?

6. Open question

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Work together in pairs: ¿Cuáles son los principales elementos de la cultura de Centroamérica que influyen en tu vida diaria?

7. Drawings

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Brain break: Draw a Flying Pinnaple ?

8. Poll

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What is the name of the traditional dance from El Salvador?

Xuc
Cumbia
Salsa

9. Poll

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What is the national flower of Guatemala?

Monja Blanca (White Nun)
Rosa de la Montaña (Mountain Rose)
Flor del Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit Flower)

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'Tajadas con carne asada' is a traditional dish from which country in Central America?

Honduras
Panama
Costa Rica

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Which country in Central America has a Caribbean coastline?

Nicaragua
Guatemala
El Salvador

12. Poll

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Who was one of the most famous poets from Nicaragua, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987?

Rubén Darío
Pablo Neruda
Gabriel García Márquez

In one or two words, what do you think of when you hear the term 'Central American culture?'

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