1: Religion and Language
Over half the population identifies with this religion.
What is Catholicism?
The Spanish economy saw hyperinflation after the introduction of vast amounts of this natural resource from mines in South America.
What is silver?
In 1492. this explorer sailed under the Spanish crown and completed his famous voyage.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Many Spanish people take a short rest or break after lunch, especially in smaller towns. What is this traditional custom called?
What is the siesta?
A national activity that is believed to be supported by many Spaniards, but is actually losing support throughout Spain because of ethical and moral values
What is bullfighting?
This fiesta is celebrated before Easter, where people in white hoods carry religious statues around the streets.
What is Holy Week/Semana Santa?
In 1521, Cortes conquered this Aztec capital, now known as Mexico City.
What was Tenochtitlán?
This pair of monarchs united Spain through marriage and helped establish it as a significant European power in the late 15th century
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
A traditional Spanish dance, known for its emotional intensity and rhythmic footwork, originated in Andalusia and is now a symbol of Spanish culture worldwide?
What is Flamenco?
The music style that people believe all Spaniards listen to
What is Flamenco music?
This fiesta was briefly banned under Franco´s dictatorship due to its lack of religious undertones.
What is La Tomatina?
Under this system, the Spanish exploited native populations for forced labor.
What was the encomienda system?
This 20th century conflict divided Spain between Nationalists and Republicans, eventually leading to Francisco Franco´s dictatorship.
What is the Spanish Civil War?
Name a culture that had a significant impact on the growth of Flamenco
Andalusian, Romani (Gypsy), Arabic, or Jewish
A person whom many incorrectly believe has political power
Who is the king? (King Felipe VI)
The time is Spain when Christians and Muslims coexisted peacefully and prospered together.
What is Convivencia?
This 1494 treaty of Spain and Portugal divided the Western Hemisphere between the two powers.
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
This 15th century event marked the end of the Muslim rule in Spain when the Catholic Monarchs conquered the last Muslim Kingdom of Granda.
What is the Reconquista?
Besides Castilian Spanish, name two other official regional languages spoken in Spain.
What are Catalan, Basque, and Galician? (Any two are correct.)
A spice that people believe is found in all Spanish food, usually found in Paella.
What is Saffron?
There is one official national language and various regional languages that are recognized by the Spanish government. In total there are this many.
What is 6?
This Spanish Dominican Friar was the most influential voice of opposition to the Spanish implementation of forced labor, known for his work ¨A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies. ¨
Who was Bartolome de las Casas?
This 16th century king, known for ruling during Spain´s Golden Age and sending the Spanish Armada against England, was one of the most powerful monarchs in Europe.
This cultural movement in the 1980s brought freedom, bright fashion, and rock music to post-Franco Spain.
What is La Movida Madrileña?
The term for the traditional outfit that matadors wear
What is the traje de luces?