Galicia
Holidays
US History and Geography
Other
Andrew
100

What are the four provinces of Galicia?

A Coruña, Lugo, Pontevedra, Ourense
100

What is one of the most popular costumes on Halloween?

Many correct answers: witch, ghost, monster, etc.

100

What is the biggest city in the USA (biggest population)?

New York City.

100

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

To remember to protect the planet.

100

Where is Andrew from?

New York City?

200
True or False: By population, Galicia is one of the five biggest autonomous communities in Spain? (2024, Wikipedia)

True: Andalusia, Catalonia, Community of Madrid, Valencia, Galicia

200

What holiday do Americans celebrate by eating turkey?

Thanksgiving

200

What is the biggest state in the USA (biggest population)?

California

200

Name three of the ten plagues.

Frogs, Flies, Lice, Blood in the Nile, Death of Livestock, Locusts, Skin Disease, Darkness, Raining Fire and Hail, Death of Firstborn Son.

200

True or False: Barcelona is Andrew's favorite city in Spain.

False! Santiago! (obviously)

300

In 2020, how many Galician cities had more people than Santiago? (per Wikipedia)

4: Vigo, A Coruña, Ourense, Lugo

300
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Why was he important?

He fought against racial inequality and for civil rights.

300

When did the United States become a country (+/- 5 years)?

1776

300

Why are labor unions (syndicatos) important?

Many correct answers.

300

How old is Andrew? (+/- 1 year)

23 years old.

400

Some people consider Galicia a "Celtic nation." Name 2 other Celtic nations.

Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales

400

What are two popular (non-turkey) traditions for Thanksgiving?

Say what you are thankful for, play football, eat dinner with family, watch football, watch the parade, etc.

400

What was the Gold Rush?

People going to California in 1849-1855 to look for gold.

400

What year did man first walk on the moon? (exact year)

1969.

400

What is Andrew going to do next year?

Teach American history to 11th graders (1Bach).

500

What is the population of Galicia (+/- 5%)

~2.71 million (2.5 - 2.85)

500

What Jewish holiday happens near Christmastime?

Hanukkah.

500

How many people live in the United States today? (+/- 10%)

~350 million (315-385 million)

500

How is The Last Supper (La Última Cena) connected to Jewish holidays.

It was a seder (dinner celebrating Passover).

500

Who are these people? [see photos]

Andrew's parents, brothers, and girlfriend.

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