About Spanish culture
In the “La Tomatina” festival, what do people throw at each other?
Tomatoes
Which Spanish architect designed many unique buildings in Barcelona, including Casa Batlló and Park Güell?
Antoni Gaudí
What does “¿Como estas¿” mean, and how should you reply in a simple way?
It means “How are you?” You can reply “Estoy bien” (I am fine).
What is the name of the festival in Pamplona where people run with bulls?
San FermÃan Festival
What is the name of Antoni Gaudia’s unfinished church in Barcelona?
La Sagrada Familia
What is the difference between “tu” and “usted” when addressing someone?
“Tú” is informal (friends), “usted” is formal (respectful)
Which Spanish painter from the 17th century created the masterpiece “Las Meninas”, one of the most analyzed paintings in art history?
Diego Velázquez
Which art movement is Salvador Dali most famous for?
Surrealism
Choose the correct form: “Yo… español (hablar / hablo / habla)
Yo hablo español
In which city is the colorful “Feria de Abril” festival celebrated?
Seville
What was “El Greco’s” real name and where was he originally from?
Domenikos Theotokopoulos, from Crete (Greece)
Explain the difference between the verbs “saber” and “conocer”
“Saber” = to know facts or skills, “conocer” = to know people or places.
What does “Semana Santa” represent, and which religious event is it related to?
Holy Week, related to Easter
Who are the people depicted in Diego Velazquez’s” painting “Las Meninas”?
The Spanish royal family and their attendants
Fill in the blanks correctly:“Nosotros … en Madrid y … felices” (ser / estar)
Nosotros estamos en Madrid y somos felices” Estar for location, ser for permanent quality.