Galicia
Galicia is the westernmost region of Spain. It is also the northernmost region of Spain. True or False?
True
Santiago is the capital of Galicia. True or False?
True
Which of the following is NOT an official route of the Camino de Santiago?
A. Camino Frances
B. Camino del Norte
C. Camino Portugues
D. Camino del Sur
D. Camino del Sur
Which of these is NOT a mainstay of Galician cuisine?
A. Potatos
B. Octopus/squid
C. Chicken
D. Shellfish
C. Chicken
How many pilgrims travelled to Santiago last year?
A. 4,000
B. 40,000
C. 400,000
D. 4,000,000
C. 400,000
Pilgrims' hostels in Spain are referred to as what?
A. Albumin
B. Ambergris
C. Albergue
D. Ambigua
C. Albergue
In the Roman times, it was believed that this this location was the end of the known world.
A. Santiago de Compostella
B. Finisterre
C. Muxia
D. London
B. Finisterre
Which of the 12 disciples of Jesus is reported to be buried in Santiago?
A. James
B. John
C. Mark
D. Philip
A. James
How do pilgrims prove they actually made the pilgrimage?
A. They memorize passwords that they must later recall
B. They take pictures of themselves at specific landmarks
C. They receive stamps on a pilgrim's passport
D. No proof is required
C. They receive stamps on a pilgrim's passport
Galician culture is notably distinct from that of the rest of Spain. Why is this?
A. Galicia is geographically separated from the rest of Spain by mountains.
B. Galicia is heavily influenced by Portugal due to its proximity
C. Native Galicians are descended from a separate ethnic group.
D. Galicians just think they're better than other Spaniards
A. Galicia is geographically separated from the rest of Spain by mountains.
To what does the word "Compostela" refer to?
A. A pilgrimage
B. The Milky Way
C. The certificate received for completing the pilgrimage
D. A field of stars
B. The Milky Way
C. The certificate received for completing the pilgrimage
D. A field of stars
The symbol of the Camino de Santiago is a seashell. Why?
A. The hardness of the seashell symbolizes the hardiness required by pilgrims to complete the journey.
B. The lines of the seashell symbolizes that all roads lead to Santiago.
C. Shellfish are the primary industry in Santiago.
D. Originally, pilgrims brought back home a seashell to prove they completed the journey.
B. The lines of the seashell symbolizes that all roads lead to Santiago.
Horreos are small ventilated structures on raised stone platforms that are commonly found throughout Galicia. What is their purpose?
A. To keep chickens safe from foxes
B. To keep grain away from rats
C. To prevent floodwaters from damaging foodstores
D. To hang and dry meats
B. To keep grain away from rats
How much is the bus fare in Santiago?
A. 1 euro
B. 2 euros
C. 3 euros
D. depends on the distance
A. 1 euro
Who was the first Spanish king to make the pilgrimage to Santiago? (300 bonus points for the correct century)
A. Alfonso II
B. Alfonso VI
C. Sancho the Great
D. Felipe the VI
A. Alfonso II (9th century)