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Bull Fighting. Questions & Answers. WHAT DO BULLS REACT TO? - Movement. WHAT IS THE MULETA? - The red cape. -Also known as the cape of death. How do most bullfighters get their start?. They buy cheap tickets. Hide a cape under their coat or clothes.
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Bull Fighting Questions & Answers
WHAT DO BULLS REACT TO? -Movement WHAT IS THE MULETA? -The red cape. -Also known as the cape of death.
How do most bullfighters get 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 is more expensive? The Sombra • The shaded part of the arena. • Seats cost more than those in the sun. The Sol • The sunny part of the arena. • Seats cost less since they are in the hot sun.
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? • The moment of truth. • The 3rd and final act of the bull fight. • When the matador kills the bull.
WHY IS THERE A WHITE CHALK LINE? HOW LONG IS THE BULL IN THE RING? Each fight lasts about 20-30 minutes. • This lets the matador know where the wall is. • Helps him not to get pinned against the wall by the bull.
Banderillas • 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 luces • Suit of lights. • Worn by the matador.
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? • Picador • Banderillas • The Kill/Momenta de verdad
THE MATADOR -Is the bullfighter A GOOD MATADOR NEEDS: -Courage -Skill -Grace