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Question 1

Celebrated during San Fermin Festival, what treacherous tradition occurs in Pamplona every year?

  • A
    The Fire Festival
  • B
    Three Kings Day
  • C
    Running of the Bulls
  • D
    The Devil's Jump

Question 2

In the national sport of bullfighting, what is the bullfighter called?

  • A
    Garçon
  • B
    Matador
  • C
    Luchador
  • D
    Bailaor

Question 3

With some 60 percent identifying as such, what is the most practiced religion in Spain?

  • A
    Judaism
  • B
    Catholicism
  • C
    Puritanism
  • D
    Islam

Question 4

Although a nap might be a thing of the past, the afternoon break in Spain is known as what?

  • A
    Lo siento
  • B
    Siesta
  • C
    Buenos Noches
  • D
    Riposo

Question 5

Spain is home to a network of pilgrimage "roads" guided by seashells, which collectively are known as what?

  • A
    Pennine Way
  • B
    Refugio Frey and Cerro Catedral
  • C
    Camino de Santiago
  • D
    Appalachian Trail

Question 6

Often served with champurrado, hot chocolate, or coffee, name this fried dough dessert popular in Spanish and Portuguese cuisines.

  • A
    Budin
  • B
    Flan
  • C
    Dominician Cake
  • D
    Churro

Question 7

Often filled with meat and cheese, what is the name of this kind of baked or fried pastry, popular in Southern Europe and Latin America?

  • A
    Casadiella
  • B
    Fartons
  • C
    Empanada
  • D
    Carolina

Question 8

This Spanish cake is created from three types of milk: evaporated, condensed, and heavy cream. Name this rich and tasty treat.

  • A
    Greixonera de brossat
  • B
    Ponche Segaviano
  • C
    Coca de San Juan
  • D
    Tres leches

Question 9

About a delusional man who thinks he is a knight, what Spanish book is considered the first modern novel?

  • A
    Jane Eyre
  • B
    One Hundred Years of Solitude
  • C
    The Motorcycle Diaries
  • D
    Don Quixote

Question 10

What is the name of this Valencian plant milk that's prepared with soaked, crushed, and sweetened tiger nuts?

  • A
    Horchata
  • B
    Tejate
  • C
    Mezcal
  • D
    Atole

Question 11

Sponsored by Queen Isabella, which famous explorer set out for the New World in the late 15th century?

  • A
    Hernan Cortes
  • B
    Walter Raleigh
  • C
    Amerigo Vespucci
  • D
    Christopher Columbus

Question 12

Known as the "world's biggest food fight," Buñol's annual festival involves the throwing of what food?

  • A
    Pumpkins
  • B
    Oranges
  • C
    Tomatoes
  • D
    Strawberries

Question 13

One of the identifying symbols of the Valencia region of Spain, what is this stew-like meat and rice dish called?

  • A
    Arroz el Caldero
  • B
    Paella
  • C
    Fideua
  • D
    Tilapia

Question 14

This South American seafood dish originated in Peru, and is usually prepared with raw fish marinated in fresh citrus juices. Name this delectable staple of Latin cooking.

  • A
    Calabacitas con camarones
  • B
    Aguachile
  • C
    Ceviche
  • D
    Pescado zarandeado

Question 15

At 578 miles and traveling through 20 cities, what is the longest river that flows fully in Spain?

  • A
    Genil
  • B
    Douro
  • C
    Ebro
  • D
    Nile

Question 16

Originating in Spain and Portugal, and widely popular in restaurants there, what wine beverage is typically mixed with fruit?

  • A
    Jungle Juice
  • B
    Moscow Mule
  • C
    Sangria
  • D
    Daiquiri

Question 17

This classic Mexican sauce and marinade is often made with fruits, nuts, chili peppers, and spices such as black pepper or cumin. What's it called?

  • A
    Salsa
  • B
    Valentina
  • C
    Tapatio
  • D
    Mole

Question 18

Made with a blend of raw vegetables, what is the name of the Spanish soup served cold?

  • A
    Ajo Blanco
  • B
    Clam Chowder
  • C
    Caldo Gallego
  • D
    Gazpacho

Question 19

An icon of Segovia, which great empire built the city's impressive aqueduct?

  • A
    Greek Empire
  • B
    British Empire
  • C
    Roman Empire
  • D
    Mongol Empire

Question 20

A tortilla is a thin, circular flatbread traditionally made of maize hominy. A staple of everything from Super Bowl parties to Taco Tuesdays, where did the tortilla originate?

  • A
    Mesoamerica
  • B
    Andes
  • C
    Aridoamerica
  • D
    Oasisamerica

Question 21

Surrounding folkloric music traditions, what musical artform often involves dancing with exaggerated arm movement and stomping in short heeled boots?

  • A
    Flamenco
  • B
    Salsa
  • C
    Tango
  • D
    Square dance

Question 22

Connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, what strait separates Spain from Africa?

  • A
    Bering Strait
  • B
    Bosphorus Strait
  • C
    Strait of Gibraltar
  • D
    Strait of Hormuz

Question 23

A word meaning "covers" or "lids," what are the small plates of food that are popular as appetizers in Spain called?

  • A
    Entrees
  • B
    Appetizers
  • C
    Calamari
  • D
    Tapas

Question 24

In the 15th century, the Tribunal of the Holy Office was established by the Catholic Monarchs for what purpose?

  • A
    Spanish Inquisition
  • B
    Witch Trials
  • C
    Confessionals
  • D
    War Crimes

Question 25

Called "the Prudent," what king was the self-proclaimed "protector of the Holy Roman Empire"?

  • A
    John I
  • B
    George III
  • C
    Louis IV
  • D
    Philip II

Question 26

Home to one of the world's most successful football clubs, what is Spain's most populated city and also its capital?

  • A
    Valencia
  • B
    Barcelona
  • C
    Madrid
  • D
    Rome

Question 27

Featuring Europe's closest distance to the continent Africa, what peninsula do both Spain and Portugal lie on?

  • A
    Iberian Peninsula
  • B
    Balkan Peninsula
  • C
    Jutland Peninsula
  • D
    Apennine Peninsula

Question 28

The Visigoths took over Spain in 500 AD, followed by which group that named Spain "al-Andalus"?

  • A
    Occitans
  • B
    Egyptians
  • C
    Celts
  • D
    Moors

Question 29

Often made with seafood or meat, what rice dish originated in Valencia and is served in one pan?

  • A
    Fried rice
  • B
    Paella
  • C
    Risotto
  • D
    Jambalaya

Question 30

What tragedy occurred in 2004 in Madrid, killing 193 people?

  • A
    Fire
  • B
    Tsunami
  • C
    Earthquake
  • D
    Terrorist attack

Question 31

Spain borders five countries. Which of these nations does NOT border Spain?

  • A
    Portugal
  • B
    Andorra
  • C
    France
  • D
    Germany

Question 32

Integral to Costa Rican and Nicaraguan identities and cultures, name this traditional Central American meal made of rice and beans.

  • A
    Carnitas
  • B
    Poblanos
  • C
    Carne Guisada
  • D
    Gallo pinto

Question 33

Made up of some 150 ships and 18,000 men, Spain's "Invincible Armada" proved not-so-invincible when what country defeated it in 1588?

  • A
    America
  • B
    Portugal
  • C
    France
  • D
    England

Question 34

Said to be built by Hercules, what Spanish city is known as the birthplace of tapas and flamenco?

  • A
    Segovia
  • B
    Seville
  • C
    Athens
  • D
    Bilbao

Question 35

Called the "Marcha Real," what is unique about the Spanish national anthem?

  • A
    It has no lyrics
  • B
    It has no music
  • C
    It is under a minute
  • D
    There are two official anthems

Question 36

Stretching along 369 miles of coast, which bay borders both France and Spain?

  • A
    Bay of Bengal
  • B
    Bothnian Bay
  • C
    Bay of Biscay
  • D
    San Francisco Bay

Question 37

Made with hollowed-out or half-peppers filled with meat, veggies, cheese, and rice, stuffed peppers are a dish found in a variety of Latin cultures. Which peppers are used in the Spanish version of the dish?

  • A
    Piquillo
  • B
    Chistorra
  • C
    Padron
  • D
    Piperade

Question 38

Name this dish made from long, sliced fried plantains and popular in Venezuela, as well as across the Caribbean.

  • A
    Carnitas
  • B
    Barbacoa
  • C
    Sopaipillas
  • D
    Tostones

Question 39

Marked by the gothic cathedral called La Sagrada Familia, what city's famous street is called La Rambla?

  • A
    Palma
  • B
    Barcelona
  • C
    Alicante
  • D
    Seville

Question 40

In 1479, a royal wedding brought which two kingdoms together to officially form the Kingdom of Spain?

  • A
    Wessex & Sussex
  • B
    Aragon & Castile
  • C
    Valencia & Catalonia
  • D
    Castile & Valencia

Question 41

Featuring shields from the old Spanish kingdoms, what colors are the Spanish flag?

  • A
    Blue and yellow
  • B
    Green and red
  • C
    White and blue
  • D
    Red and yellow

Question 42

Before Spain embraced the Euro around the turn of the 21st century, what were Spanish coins called?

  • A
    Lira
  • B
    Escudo
  • C
    Peseta
  • D
    Pound

Question 43

Establishing the city of Lima, what empire did Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro conquer?

  • A
    Roman Empire
  • B
    Mayan Empire
  • C
    Mongol Empire
  • D
    Incan Empire

Question 44

Which of these languages is NOT a co-official language of Spain?

  • A
    Basque
  • B
    Catalan
  • C
    Galician
  • D
    Aleman

Question 45

Although it it's a Spanish island, which of these is NOT part of the Canary Islands?

  • A
    Gran Canaria
  • B
    La Palma
  • C
    Ibiza
  • D
    Tenerife

Question 46

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, what do Spanish people typically eat as a tradition?

  • A
    8 cherries
  • B
    13 marshmallows
  • C
    5 orange slices
  • D
    12 grapes

Question 47

Voting to secede in 2017, which Spanish autonomous republic recently vied for independence from Spain?

  • A
    Andalusia
  • B
    Catalonia
  • C
    Nova Scotia
  • D
    Aragon

Question 48

At 1,405 square miles and meaning "largest island," which island is the largest of the Balearic Islands?

  • A
    Sicily
  • B
    Ibiza
  • C
    Majorca
  • D
    Minorca

Question 49

This type of fried pastry is eaten in many areas of the Americas that have Spanish heritage. What is it called?

  • A
    Empanada
  • B
    Costrada
  • C
    Pestino
  • D
    Sopaipilla

Question 50

Spoken by half of the city's population, what is the other official language spoken in Barcelona in addition to Spanish?

  • A
    Basque
  • B
    Portuguese
  • C
    Galician
  • D
    Catalan

Question 51

Although this outfit may look nefarious to Americans, the hats and capes of the "Nazarenos" celebrate what holiday?

  • A
    Halloween
  • B
    Easter
  • C
    Christmas
  • D
    Groundhog Day

Question 52

The taco is a classic Mexican item, made from a small hand-sized maize or wheat tortilla with a filling inside. Which of these taco varieties includes cow's head as the main ingredient?

  • A
    Tacos de cabeza
  • B
    Tacos de camarones
  • C
    Tacos de cazo
  • D
    Tacos de asador

Question 53

Known as "Alhambra" in Arabic, this "Red Fort" is the centerpiece of what Spanish city?

  • A
    Seville
  • B
    Venice
  • C
    Granada
  • D
    Toledo

Question 54

Commonly referred to simply as Spanish, what is the official language of Spain?

  • A
    Basque
  • B
    Catalan
  • C
    Castilian
  • D
    Español mexicano

Question 55

With a national park shares its name, what is the largest freshwater lake entirely in Spain?

  • A
    Lake Ercina
  • B
    Lake Ontario
  • C
    Lake Sanabria
  • D
    Lake of Covadonga

Question 56

Calling themselves the "Mexica," which group did Hernán Cortés conquer in 1520?

  • A
    Mayans
  • B
    Incas
  • C
    Aztecs
  • D
    French

Question 57

The highest point in Spain is what active volcano that last erupted in 1909?

  • A
    Mount Robson
  • B
    Mount Saint Helens
  • C
    Teide Peak
  • D
    Mont Blanc

Question 58

On which continent other than Europe does Spain retain a Spanish territory?

  • A
    North America
  • B
    South America
  • C
    Asia
  • D
    Africa

Question 59

The 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries saw Spain entered into multiple wars. What was NOT one of them?

  • A
    War of Spanish Succession
  • B
    Thirty Years' War
  • C
    Hundred Years' War
  • D
    Seven Years' War

Question 60

During the Spanish-American War, which Spanish territory was NOT lost to the United States?

  • A
    Guam
  • B
    Puerto Rico
  • C
    Canary Islands
  • D
    Cuba

Question 61

With the conquest of Granada in 1492, what warring between Christians and Muslims officially came to an end?

  • A
    War of the Roses
  • B
    Reconquista
  • C
    Spanish Civil War
  • D
    Thirty Years War

Question 62

Guided by King Juan Carlos, in what year did Spain become a democracy?

  • A
    1876
  • B
    2002
  • C
    1978
  • D
    1943

Question 63

Known as "leche frita" in Spanish, what is this delicious dessert?

  • A
    Fried cheese
  • B
    Fried milk
  • C
    Fried ice cream
  • D
    Fried asparagus

Question 64

Home to 2.4 million Spaniards, what is the largest autonomous community in Spain by size?

  • A
    Basque Country
  • B
    Galicia
  • C
    Ile de France
  • D
    Castile and León

Question 65

Known as "España" to the locals, what is the full name of the country we call Spain?

  • A
    Democratic Republic of Spain
  • B
    Republic of Spain
  • C
    Empire of Spain
  • D
    Kingdom of Spain

Question 66

Considered the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistory," the Altamira Cave features all of these animals BUT which of these?

  • A
    Lions
  • B
    Bison
  • C
    Horses
  • D
    Deer

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