The Moors
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Basics
100
Other than Spanish, you can find road signs in this language in the southern region of Spain.
What is Arabic?
100
Cristóbal Colón convinced this King and Queen to allow him to travel west to find a better route to India.
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
100
These fried dough sticks are tipically served with thick chocolate.
What are churros?
100
Known for his surrealist art, like his melting clocks, in the Persistence of Memory.
Who is Salvador Dalí?
100
The Royal Palace is located in this city.
What is Madrid?
100
Located in Pamplona, this activity is significant as part of the San Fermín festival, where participants run in front of a group of bulls.
What is the Running of the Bulls?
100
12 of these are eaten for good luck at midnight on New Year's. (Give the word in Spanish)
What are uvas?
100
This is the number of Spanish regions.
What is 17?
100
The Spanish Civil War had a profound impact on Spanish society and culture, leading to this dictator's rule.
Who is Fransisco Franco?
100
This is the Capital of Spain.
What is Madrid?
200
Located in Granada, this fortress/palace is famous for its intricate Islamic architecture and stunning gardens.
What is the Alhambra?
200
This conquistador is credited with the fall of the Aztec empire.
Who is Hernán Cortés?
200
These small plates were used as covers for drinks before becoming popular and more elaborate.
What are tapas?
200
One of this artist's most famous works, Guernica, was a anti-war statement after the bombing of the Basque town.
Pablo Picasso
200
This is one of the most visted churches in the world and has been under construction for over 140 years.
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La Sagrada Familia
200
The Feria de Abril in Seville is important as a week-long festival featuring traditional costumes, horse parades, and this traditional style of Spanish dance.
What is flamenco?
200
This is significant in Spanish culture as a traditional afternoon nap or rest period.
What is a siesta?
200
Barcelona is the capital of this region.
What is Cataloña?
200
This was the first Bourbon King of Spain.
Who was Phillip V?
200
Words like zanahoria, almohada, arroz, ajedrez, and aceite come from this language.
What is Arabic?
300
The Mezquita in Córdoba is a unique blend of these two religions.
What are Christianity and Islam?
300
Although from Portugal, this man was credited as being the first to cirumnavigate the world and lead Spanish expeditions.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
300
This chilled Spanish soup is often enjoyed in hot regions and during the summer.
What is Gazpacho?
300
Located in Madrid, this is a famous Spanish art museum known for its extensive collection of European art.
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What is El Museo del Prado?
300
His architectural style is significant for its organic forms and use of colorful mosaics.
Who is Antoni Gaudi?
300
Castillian, Galician, Basque, Aranese, and Valencian are all official examples of these.
What are the languages of Spain?
300
The "sardana," which is culturally significant in Catalonia, is a traditional type.
What is a dance?
300
Euskara, is significant as one of the oldest languages in Europe with no known relation to any other language, and is from this region.
What is Basque Country?
300
The Spanish War of Independence was significant as it led to the end of this country's occupation and the restoration of the Spanish monarchy.
What is France?
300
This is the oldest modern novel and was written by Miguel Cervantes.
What is Don Quixote?
400
The Moors ruled over Spain for nearly this many centuries.
What is 8?
400
This conquistador was known for conquering the Incan empire.
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Who is Francisco Pizarro?
400
This infamous dish is said to come from the moorish word "baqiyah" meaning "left-overs"
What is paella?
400
While not originally from Spain, this is the famous artist from Toledo.
Who is El Greco?
400
El Parc Guell is located in this city.
What is Barcelona?
400
The Sobrino del Botín is the oldest one of these in the world.
What is a restaurant?
400
A traditional Spanish dessert, that can be found all over the world, is a custard made with eggs, milk, and caramel.
What is flan?
400
These Spanish Islands are located off the coast of Africa.
What are Las Islas Canarias?
400
The Third of May, 1808 is a painting by this artist that commemorates the massacre of Spanish freedom fighters by French troops in 1808. The painting is also known as The Executions
Who is Fransisco Goya?
400
Globally, nearly 43% of this cooking product comes from Spain.
What is olive oil?
500
This was the name the Moors gave Spain.
What is Al-Andalus?
500
The treaty of Tordesillas divided newly discovered lands outside of Europe between these two countries.
What are Spain and Portugal?
500
This is the largest food fight in the world.
La Tomatina
500
"Las Meninas" was painted by this artist.
Who is Diego Velázquez?
500
Located in this city, The Alcázar is important as a historical palace with a mix of Islamic and Christian architectural styles.
What is Sevilla?
500
This pilgrimage is significant as a historic and spiritual journey to the shrine of the apostle Saint James in Galicia.
What is El Camino de Santiago?
500
A popular Spanish dish commonly served as tapas are translated to "angry potatoes."
What are patatas bravas?
500
These Spanish Islands are located off the coast of Valencia and is where you can find Ibiza.
What are Las Islas Baleares?
500
Felipe the VI.
Who is the current King of Spain?
500
Spain had the team of the year from 2008 to 2013 (6 years in a row) of this sport.
What is fútbol?