WW2 Significance
During World War II, which country controlled Gibraltar?
United Kingdom
Which empire occupied Gibraltar from 711 AD until 1462?
The Moors
What currency is used in Gibraltar today?
Gibraltar Pound
Which mythical creatures are said to live in the caves of Gibraltar according to local folklore?
The Djinn (spirits or genies)
What animal is Gibraltar most famous for, often seen around the Rock?
Barbary Macaquets
What strategic importance did Gibraltar have during World War II?
It controlled access to the Mediterranean Sea via the Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the name of the famous Moorish castle on Gibraltar?
The moorish castle
Which body of water surrounds Gibraltar?
The Mediterranean Sea
According to legend, what does the "Pillars of Hercules" refer to?
The two rock formations, one in Gibraltar and one in Morocco, marking the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Which sport is most popular in Gibraltar today?
Football (Soccer)
How many people where planned to live in the stay behind cave in Gibraltar?
6
What is the term used to refer to the fortified area and palace built by the Moors in Gibraltar?
The Alcàzar
Gibraltar shares a land border with which country?
Spain
What legendary figure is said to have created the rock of Gibraltar by throwing a giant stone?
Hercules
Gibraltar is known for its famous limestone rock. How tall is the Rock of Gibraltar at its highest point?
426 meters (1,398 feet)
What was the name of the massive underground tunnels built during WWII to protect the rock and its inhabitants?
The Great Seige Tunnels
The Moors introduced which agricultural product to Gibraltar during their rule?
Sugar Cane
What were the 3 primary language from the 3 owners of the land spoken in Gibraltar?
English, Spanish, Ḥassāniyyah Arabic
In one popular myth, the ghosts of which famous pirate crew haunt Gibraltar’s waters?
Sir Francisis Drake’s crew
What event, held annually in Gibraltar, involves a race from the base of the Rock to the top?
The Gibraltar Rock Run
Which Famous Author was responsible for helping to draft up plans for the Tracer Project in Gebraltar?
Ian Flemming
Which Moorish Caliphate ruled over Gibraltar at its peak in the 11th century?
The Caliphate of Còrdoba
In what year did Gibraltar officially become a British Overseas Territory?
In 1713 following the Treaty of Utrecht
According to a local legend, how many 'winds' are there in Gibraltar’s mythical belief system, and what do they generally represent?
Seven winds, each representing different emotions or forces of nature.
Which famous writer described Gibraltar as a place of "great strategic importance" in the late 19th century?
Rudyard Kipling