MUSIC AND DYLAN
What is the person who writes the words of a song called?
Song writer or lyricist
How did the islands orginally get their "Canary" Islands name?
From the latin word meaning "dog" since they were found on the island.
Which fruit in the Canary Islands is currently the number one export?
THE BANANA
Which famous Spanish pastime was first prohibited in the Canary Islands in 1991?
Bullfighting
If you buy something in large amounts, you buy it in ________ .
BULK
Give two major themes from Blowin' in the Wind.
Peace, war, freedom, justice, civil rights,etc
In which island is there a "whistling" language?
What is gofio traditionally made from?
A) Ground almonds
B) Toasted grains
C) Dried potatoes
D) Chickpeas and salt
Agaete has a famous festival every August where thousands of people dance through the streets carrying something. What do they carry?
Branches / ramas. The celebration is La Rama.
If there is a sudden increase in something, like the price of oil, then there is a _________ in oil prices.
SURGE
What do we call a song that is recorded and released by another artist after the original version?
A cover / cover version
How many kilometers are the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa?
100km
Which animal is slow cooked that is in the Canary Islands, especially to eat at break with bread and chesse?
THE PIG
When does the "weekend" begin for many people in the Canary Islands? (Ex: Wednesday morning, Friday night)
Thursday evening
Complete the expression: “Close, but no _____” and it means you are extremely close to attaining something.
CIGAR
Before becoming famous, Bob Dylan changed his surname. What was his original last name?
Zimmerman
Can you name any Hollywood movie filmed in the Canary Islands?
What sauce is traditionally served with “papas arrugadas” in the Canary Islands?
In the Canary Islands, which word is much more commonly used for “bus”? Spelling doesn´t matter.
GUAGUA
What do we call the part of a book that you see when it is standing on a shelf?
THE SPINE
Which major international award did Dylan receive in 2016?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Columbus left Spain on his first voyage in 1492. In what month did he stop in Gran Canaria before crossing the Atlantic?
August 1492
Which type of alcohol (not beer) has its origins here in Gran Canaria and is famous when mixed with honey?
In the Canary Islands, what does the expression “¡Ños!” usually express?
A) Surprise or amazement
B) An apology
C) Agreement with someone
D) Being tired or sleepy
E) Saying goodbye to someone
Complete the expression: “Speaking of the _____!” What does it mean?
DEVIL — someone or something (idea) appears just as you were talking about them.