Bull FightingBull FightingQuestions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

WHAT DO BULLS WHAT DO BULLS REACT TO?REACT TO?

--Movement

WHAT IS THE WHAT IS THE MULETA?MULETA?

--The red cape.

-Also known as the cape of death.

How do most bullfighters get How do most bullfighters get their start?their start?

• They buy cheap tickets.

• Hide a cape under their coat or clothes.

• Jump into the ring and try and fight the bull.

• Hopefully they get noticed by a promoter.

What is the sombra and sol? Which What is the sombra and sol? Which is more expensive?is more expensive?

The SombraThe Sombra

- The shaded part of the arena.

- Seats cost more than those in the sun.

The SolThe Sol

- The sunny part of the arena.

- Seats cost less since they are in the hot sun.

Who is the picador?Who is the picador?

• The assistant on the horse.

• The first act of the bull fight

• Uses a spear to bleed the bull which slows him down.

What is la momenta de verdad?What is la momenta de verdad?

• The moment of truth.

• The 3rd and final act of the bull fight.

• When the matador kills the bull.

WHY IS THERE A WHITE WHY IS THERE A WHITE CHALK LINE?CHALK LINE?

• This lets the matador know where the wall is.

• Helps him not to get pinned against the wall by the bull.

HOW LONG IS THE BULL IN HOW LONG IS THE BULL IN THE RING?THE RING?

• Each fight lasts about 20-30 minutes.

BanderillasBanderillas

• The second act of the bullfight.

• Short, decorated spears with barbed ends.

• Placed in the shoulder muscles of the bull by a bandaillero.

• Cause the bull to keep his head down.

Traje de lucesTraje de luces

• Suit of lights.

• Worn by the matador.

Is it a sport or an art?Is it a sport or an art?

• According to Spanish culture and aficionados, it is an art.

• Origins of bullfighting started with the Moors, who were great horsemen.

What are the 3 acts?What are the 3 acts?

1. Picador

2. Banderillas

3. The Kill/Momenta de verdad

THE MATADORTHE MATADOR

-Is the bullfighter

A GOOD MATADOR A GOOD MATADOR NEEDS:NEEDS:

-Courage

-Skill

-Grace

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