Spanish History
When did the Spanish Civil War start?
1936
What language is spoken in Spain?
Spanish
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
What does HHM stand for?
Hispanic Heritage Month
Who did Spain beat in the Euro Cup finals in 2022
England
Who did Spain try to invade but backfired?
France/Napoleon
What is the name for the small savory dishes similar to appetizers the are from Spain?
Tapas
How many Hispanic Countries exist
21
Hispanic Heritage Month spans through which two months?
September and October
The Spanish show Barrio Sesamo is the Spanish version of what American show?
Sesame Street
What was the 800-year period where Christians reconquered Spain called?
The Reconquista
What does Semana Santa mean in English?
Holy Week
What is the main river in Madrid?
What day marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15th
How many words are in the Spanish National Anthem?
0
Who conquered Spain in the year 240-230BCE
Carthage
What summertime festival is where bulls race down streets?
Running of the Bulls
What is the name of the region that Barcelona and Girona are in?
Catalonia
How many countries are in South America?
12
Charles II(this is super hard if you got this right bonus points, if I could, but I can't :D)
What was the name of the totalitarian dictator that ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975?
Francisco Franco
In what town is the La Tomatina festival located?
Buñol
What is the name of the small neighborhood in Barcelona that protected the Catalan people from the cannon shots fired by the Spanish? (Hint: Small Barcelona in Spanish)
Barcelonetta
HHM week was expanded to a month-long celebration in what year?
What was the name of the aristocratic family that centered in Galicia, Spain and eventually signed the Declaration of Independence for Ecuador?
Rivadeneira, or Ribedeneira(if you got this right you deserve an extra 2000 points, but you don't get it