European History
This 18th-century political revolution in France led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of Napoleon.
The French Revolution
The BMW E36 was produced during these years.
1990-2000
This rice-based dish, often made with seafood or chicken, is one of Spain’s most famous dishes.
Paella
This formal subject pronoun is used to address one person with respect.
Usted
Known for his “Iron Curtain” speech, this British Prime Minister led the UK during World War II.
Winston Churchill
This rare E36 body style was never offered in North America.
E36 Touring / Wagon
This U.S. amendment granted women the right to vote.
The 19th Amendment
This cold tomato-based soup comes from Andalusia and is popular in summer.
Gazpatcho
This is the formal version of "you all" used in both Spain and Latin America.
Ustedes
This empire dissolved after WWI and was home to Austria and Hungary.
Austro-Hungarian Empire
This suspension type was used in the rear of the E36, replacing the E30's semi-trailing arms.
Z-axle / multi-link suspension
This rare fruit smells like garbage but is considered a delicacy in parts of Asia.
Durian
This Spanish cheese, made from sheep’s milk and often aged, is famous worldwide.
Manchego
This verb tense is used to express hypothetical situations in polite or formal requests.
Conditional tense
The 1884–1885 Berlin Conference led to the colonization of Africa by dividing it among these powers.
European imperial powers
"E" in E30, E36, etc., stands for this.
Entwicklung or in English Development
This ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains.
Inca Empire
This traditional stew from Valencia often includes rabbit, chicken, and snails.
Paella valenciana
This verb means “to be” and is used for permanent characteristics in Spanish.
Ser
This failed 1529 siege marked the Ottoman Empire’s first major attempt to capture a Central European capital, signaling the limit of Ottoman expansion into Europe at the time.
Siege of Vienna
In South Africa, BMW produced an E30 M3 rival with a 333i badge. It used an engine sourced from this larger BMW.
E23 7 Series — M30 3.2L engine
This planet has the fastest rotation period, completing a full spin in just about 10 hours.
Jupiter
This traditional Catalan cold sauce, made from crushed almonds, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, is typically served with fish or grilled vegetables and dates back to medieval times.
Salvitxada
The difference between “ser” and “estar” mainly relates to this concept.
permanence vs. temporary state