Spanish Culture Landmark Project
Covadonga Cathedral. (On-line image). Available <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CovadongaCathedral2.jpg> February 13, 2007
This Wiki will be used to post your research and images of your Spanish landmarks
Landmarks of Spain
Part 1
- Give your page a heading with the name of monument and region. Include your names.
- Create a question from 5 of the 8 prompts below. You may do all of part of the question(s).
Answer your own question. (all must do #8)
Write the bolded topic and question before your 3-4 sentence answer in English
Example: History- Past/Present - How did the Mezquita change under catholic control?
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Name - Why is it called what it is called? Named after someone? Word origin?
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People- Famous people associated with this landmark? Who built it? Who lived there? Who died there? Who is buried there?
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Time period- When was it built? How long did it take to complete? Dates of important events? Any relevant history attached to this monument?
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History- Present/Past- What is it now?What was it then? Why did it change? has history changed its use and why?
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Architecture - Style and time period?
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Influence - Any other cultures, styules influenced its contruction?
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Contents- What is in it? What types of works, styles?
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Regional Importance - How does this landmark reflect or help define the culture of this region and/or Spain as a whole?
C. Include two large, quality visuals
D. Include MLA format works cited
E. Date Due???
F. You will be required to leave a comment on the other pages after the presentations. Make them scholarly!
- Click on the link below to get to your landmark page and then click edit page to add your content
- Creating a Wiki is very simple -- take a tour by visiting the links below or just dive in and figure it out
- No one taught you how to use Facebook or MySpace or play video games, you just had to figure them out, I am confident you can be successful at this too.
Part 2
A. Label this section with the title Geography of ____(your region)_____.
B. Write a short paragraph of the prominent geographical features of the region and include a picture.
C. Find a recipe in Spanish or English that represents the region. Post the recipe with a picture. Make sure the recipe connects to the geography of your region. (1 per group member)
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