Historical Facts
In which war did more than 500,000 people die?
Spanish Civil War
Spain occupies most of what peninsula?
Iberian Peninsula
Name one of the 4 languages of Spain?
Castilian Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician
What is Spain version of a "tooth fairy" called?
Ratoncito Perez
Spain became mostly Christianbecause of which people?
Romans
Plants and trees grow so well on the northwestern coast, in Galicia and along the Bay of Biscay, that the area is called what?
Green Spain
Name 1 one the two things Spanish people are known for.
1. Love of life
2. eating and drinking with family and friends
In Spain, what side of the road to they drive on?
right
Enriched by what from the Americas, made Spain more powerful?
silver
The southern and eastern coasts of Spain are often swept by warm winds called what?
sirocco winds
What are some popular dances? Name 1 of the 2.
1. Fandango
2. Jota
What is the most popular sport in Spain?
Football (soccer)
What does the red represent on the Spanish flag?
Blood spilled by the bulls in bull fighting
What does symbol in the Spanish flag represent?
The 6 kingdoms that make up Spain
How many regions does Spain have?
17 regions
What is Flamenco?
music style
What does the yellow in the Spanish flag represent?
Sand in the bullfighting arena
What does “la mentira es un bicho de patas cortas.” mean?
Lying is a short-legged bug
Spain attracts more tourists except for what other European country?
France
What is the official name of Spain?
"Kingdom of Spain"