Bull Fighting
Questions & Answers
WHAT DO BULLS
REACT TO?
WHAT IS THE
MULETA?
-Movement
-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 Sol
- The shaded part of
the arena.
- The sunny part of
the arena.
- Seats cost more
than those in the
sun.
- 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?
• This lets the matador
know where the wall is.
• Each fight lasts about
20-30 minutes.
• 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?
1. Picador
2. Banderillas
3. The Kill/Momenta de verdad
THE MATADOR
-Is the bullfighter
A GOOD MATADOR
NEEDS:
-Courage
-Skill
-Grace
EL FIN