STUDY GUIDE FOR THE SOUL OF SPAIN


 

The Soul of Spain is a documentary produced by National Geographic in 1991. It takes a look at the cultural and historic background of Spain, the mother of all Spanish-speaking countries.
 

Answer the following questions about The Soul of Spain as completely as possible:

1. What important historical events did you notice in the film?

 

 

 

2. What are the regions of Spain discussed?

 

 

3. What does the film say about the role of women in Spanish society?

 

 

4. What were some aspects of the legacy that Francisco Franco left behind?

 

 

 

5. What is a bodega? Where would one find one?

 

6. Who was Antoni Gaudí? What did he build and why is it incomplete?

 

 

7. What fashion statements can be made about modern Spain?

 

 

8. How has Spain changed since 1975? What role has King Juan Carlos I had in that change?

 

 

9. What was your favorite part of the film and why?

 

 

10. What is the biggest cultural difference between Spain and the U.S., based upon yyour viewing of this film?

 

 

 

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