BUILDINGS/PLACES
-a) Barcelona's defensive fortress
-b) Barcelona's docks
-c) Barcelona's shipyard
-c) Barcelona's shipyard
Barcelona historically was a part of
-a) The Crown of Castile
-b) The Crown of Aragon
-c) The Crown of Navarre
-d) The Crown of Naples & Sicily
-b) The Crown of Aragon
St. George is related to:
-a) A dragon
-b) A princess
-c) Roses and books
-d) All the above are correct
d) All the above are correct
Modernisme as an artistic style is characterised by:
A) Symmetry, pointed arches, and religious iconography typical of Gothic art.
B) Ornamentation inspired by nature, curvilinear designs, and vibrant colors.
C) Balanced proportions, clear lines, and harmony based on Classical art principles.
B) Ornamentation inspired by nature, curvilinear designs, and vibrant colors.
Catalonia's political autonomous institutions were extinct:
-a) In 1714
-b) In 1492
-c) In 1992
a) In 1714
Catalan is a language derived from
-a) Latin
-b) Spanish
-c) French and Italian
a) Latin
What is the Eixample district in Barcelona best known for?
A) Its classical Roman ruins and ancient city walls.
B) Its medieval architecture and narrow, winding streets.
C) Its wide, grid-patterned streets, modernist buildings, and the Plan Cerdà.
C) Its wide, grid-patterned streets, modernist buildings, and the Plan Cerdà.
The 2017 Attempt for Independence in Cataluña succeed:
a) True
b) False
b) False
The flag that features four red horizontal stripes on a yellow background, and a five-pointed star inside a blue triangle placed at the left side stands for :
a) The city of Barcelona
b) The Autonomous Community of Cataluña
c) The independentist movement of Cataluña
c) The Independentist movement of Cataluña
Why is the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona considered Neo-Gothic?
A) It was originally built in the Gothic period but has been maintained with minimal changes since then.
B) It was largely renovated and reconstructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to enhance its medieval appearance, incorporating Neo-Gothic elements.
C) It features classical Greek and Roman architecture that was adapted into Gothic designs over time.
B) It was largely renovated and reconstructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to enhance its medieval appearance, incorporating Neo-Gothic elements.
The Reanixença or Renaissance of Catalan culture and language was a phenomenon that happened in Catalonia during:
-a) 18th Century
-b) 19th Century
-c) 20th Century
-b) 19th Century
Why Santa Eulalia is important to the city of Barcelona? Explain her story linked to Barcelona
Santa Eulalia is one of the patron saints of Barcelona, and her story is deeply rooted in the city's Christian and historical heritage. According to tradition, Eulalia was a young Christian girl from Barcino (the Roman name for Barcelona) who lived during the late 3rd to early 4th century, a time of severe persecution of Christians.
Eulalia, said to be only 13 years old, stood up against the Roman authorities to defend her faith, refusing to renounce Christianity. As a result, she was subjected to a series of brutal tortures and was martyred by crucifixion. Santa Eulalia's importance to Barcelona is commemorated in the Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, where her crypt lies.
What is notable about the Cathedral of Barcelona (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia)?
A) It was built in the Romanesque style and remains unchanged from its original design.
B) It is a Baroque cathedral with prominent Renaissance influences and frescoed interiors.
C) It is a Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facades, gargoyles, and the crypt of Santa Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona.
C) It is a Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facades, gargoyles, and the crypt of Santa Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona.
What was the Roman name of Barcelona?
BARCINO
Which important houses of representation are located in the St. James Square in Barcelona?
The Generalitat (Regional Government) and the City Hall