Study Abroad Trivia
What official documentation is needed for students travelling more than 90 days to Spain?
What are the two most commonly spoken co-official regional languages in Spain besides Spanish (Castellano)?
Catalan and Basque (accept Galician too)
In what year did World War II end?
1945
What is the minimum number of hours of sleep most young adults need for optimal physical and cognitive functioning?
7–9 hours
Which Netflix series, featuring a complex storyline about a Korean gaming competition, became a global sensation in 2021?
Squid Games
What’s the term used to describe the process of adjusting back to your home country after time abroad?
reverse culture shock (or re-entry shock)?
What is the name of the famous pilgrimage route that ends in Santiago de Compostela?
the Camino de Santiago
What Spanish dictator ruled after the Civil War from 1939 until his death in 1975?
Francisco Franco
What is the cognitive distortion where someone assumes the worst-case scenario will happen, often without evidence?
catastrophizing
What is the meaning of the phrase “main character energy”?
behaving confidently or like the protagonist of your own life
What’s one digital tool Gen Z travelers commonly use to translate while abroad?
Google Translate / Duolingo / ChatGPT
What controversial tradition, still practiced in some parts of Spain, has sparked ongoing ethical debates and protests?
bullfighting
Which movement in the 16th century led to the creation of Protestant churches and challenged the authority of the Catholic Church?
the Protestant Reformation
According to the concept of "emotional regulation," what is one healthy strategy for managing intense emotions?
deep breathing, journaling, reappraisal, or taking a break? (accept any reasonable method)
A viral TikTok dance, created by a teenager from Atlanta, helped popularize a song by K CAMP and sparked one of the largest social media dance crazes of 2020.
the “Renegade” dance
What is one cultural habit you might need to adjust to when living in Spain that affects daily schedule?
late meal times / siesta culture / slower pace of life, etc.
What is the name of the annual festival in Valencia where giant paper sculptures are burned in celebration?
Las Fallas
What empire controlled much of Spain before the Reconquista and introduced significant advancements in science, architecture, and language?
the Moorish (or Islamic) Empire / Al-Andalus
Excessive screen time, especially on smartphones, has been linked to changes in brain structure and function. Which part of the brain is most affected by excessive screen use and is responsible for attention, impulse control, and decision-making?
the prefrontal cortex
Known for her eccentric fashion and dramatic music videos, this singer's alter ego is called Sasha Fierce.
Beyoncé
What should students do immediately if their passport is lost or stolen? (other than contact CEA CAPA staff)
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate
What Spanish autonomous community has sought independence and held an unofficial referendum in 2017?
Catalonia (Catalunya)
What major revolution in the late 18th century helped inspire global democratic movements and the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
the French Revolution
Many people believe that eating fat directly causes weight gain, but what important role do dietary fats actually play in the body?
dietary fats provide essential fatty acids, support brain health, hormone production, and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins
What is the name of the fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin that inspired the hit TV show Game of Thrones?
A Song of Ice and Fire