Food
Which of these was a beverage invented in Taiwan, and are now also sold worldwide including in Spain?
A. Matcha Latte
B. Bubble Tea
C. Masalai Chai
D. Thai Milk Tea
B. Bubble Tea
Which of these mountainous terrains in Taiwan contains the mountain with the highest peak?
A. Yangmingshan
B. Yushan
C. Alishan
D. Hehuanshan
B. Yushan
Taiwan was ruled by Japan for approximately how many years?
A. 25 years
B. 50 years
C. 75 years
D. 100 years
B. 50 years
Created by 'Rainbow Grandpa' (Huang Yung-fu), which famous outdoor art site in Taichung is known for its vibrantly painted walls, streets, and houses?
A. Sisi Village
B. Shenji Village
C. Rainbow Village
D. Treasure Hill
C. Rainbow Village
Which native animal, distinguished by a striking white V-shape on its chest, is a beloved national symbol of Taiwan?
A. Formosan Black Bear
B. Mikado pheasant
C. Leopard Cat
D. Formosan Sika deer
A. Formosan Black Bear
A cold soup made out of blended vegetables such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers is called...?
A. Borscht
B. Gazpacho
C. Chowder
D. Onion soup
B. Gazpacho
Which European country established the first major colonial settlement in southern Taiwan in 1624?
A. Spain
B. Portugal
C. The Netherlands
D. France
C. The Netherlands
Which year did Spain complete the Reconquista with the capture of Granada?
A. 1453
B. 1492
C. 1519
D. 1588
B. 1492
What is the Spanish term for the rhythmic hand-clapping that serves as essential percussion in Flamenco music?
A. Palmas
B. Jaleo
C. Costanets
D. Zapateado
A. Palmas
What is the name of the highly popular contactless smartcard used for public transit and convenience store payments across Taiwan?
A. EasyCard
B. HappyCash
C. iPASS
D. iCash
A. EasyCard
Which one of these foods are famous in Taiwan for their pungent smell and controversial liking?
A. Braised pork rice (Lu Rou Fan)
B. Oyster omelet
C. Beef noodle soup
D. Stinky tofu
D. Stinky tofu
Which river flows through the city of Seville?
A. Ebro
B. Duero
C. Tagus
D. Guadalquivir
D. Guadalquivir
Which dynasty formally incorporated Taiwan into the Chinese Empire in 1683?
A. Ming Dynasty
B. Tang Dynasty
C. Qing Dynasty
D. Song Dynasty
C. Qing Dynasty
Which southern region of Spain is famous for being the historical birthplace of Flamenco music and dance?
A. Galicia
B. Andalusia
C. Basque Country
D. Catalonia
B. Andalusia
Which Spanish island is the largest in the Balearic Islands?
A. Ibiza
B. Menorca
C. Formentera
D. Mallorca
D. Mallorca
In Spanish bars, drinks are often accompanied by something called "Tapas." What are Tapas?
A. Appetizers or snacks
B. A type of Spanish spirit
C. A dessert served after the meal
D. Traditional music played while ordering
A. Appetizers or snacks served with drinks
If you compare the land areas of Taiwan and Spain, what is the approximate ratio?
A. Taiwan is larger than Spain
B. The two are roughly the same size
C. Spain is about three times the size of Taiwan
D. Spain is about 14 times the size of Taiwan
D. Spain is about 14 times the size of Taiwan
Who ruled Spain during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and remained in power until 1975?
A. Alfonso XIII
B. Juan Carlos I
C. Felipe II
D. Francisco Franco
D. Francisco Franco
Who is the legendary Spanish surrealist artist who painted "The Persistence of Memory," featuring melting clocks?
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Joan Miró
C. Salvador DalÃ
D. Francisco Goya
C. Salvador DalÃ
Taipei 101 held the title of the world's tallest building from 2004 until 2010, when it was surpassed by which building?
A. Shanghai Tower
B. Petronas Towers
C. One World Trade Center
D. Burj Khalifa
D. Burj Khalifa
Spain's world-famous paella gets its beautiful yellow color from the addition of which precious spice?
A. Turmeric
B. Curry powder
C. Saffron
D. Paprika
C. Saffron
Built by the Dutch in 1653, this historic Tainan fortress features legendary, unproven underground tunnels rumored to connect it directly to Fort Zeelandia.
A. Fort Utrecht
B. Fort Provina
C. For Zeelandia
D. Fort San Domigo
B. Fort Provina
Which European power briefly controlled northern Taiwan between 1626 and 1642 before being expelled by the Dutch?
A. England
B. Portugal
C. Spain
D. France
C. Spain
Which Taiwanese filmmaker won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1989 for the film A City of Sadness, a landmark work in Taiwanese cinema?
A. Ang Lee
B. Edward Yang
C. Hou Hsiao-hsien
D. Tsai Ming-liang
C. Hou Hsiao-hsien
Which Spanish city is home to Europe's largest Gothic cathedral by volume?
A. Toledo
B. Burgos
C. Seville
D. Salamanca
C. Seville