history
Which two Catholic Monarchs united much of Spain through marriage?
A: Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon
Rule out –
exclude as a possibility
Able to be believed or seem reasonable.
Plausible
Q: What is the capital of Japan?
A: Tokyo
To prohibit or officially stop something.
Answer: Ban
What year did Granada fall, marking the end of Al-Andalus?
A: 1492
Put up with –
tolerate
Definition: A strong feeling that something bad will happen.
Premonition
Q: What ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
A: The Indian Ocean
Extremely boring or dull.
Answer: Bland
Q: Which century saw the loss of most Spanish colonies in Latin America?
19th c
Let up
– become less intense
Definition: Likely to happen or be true.
probable
Q: Which European country has the most islands?
A: Sweden
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Answer: Baffle
Which foreign power invaded Spain in 1808?
A: France (Napoleonic invasion)
Call someone out –
publicly criticise
Definition: To make someone feel annoyed or impatient.
provoke, pester
Q: Which European river flows through Paris?
A: The Seine
Lacking hope or optimism.
Answer: Bleak
What years did the Spanish Civil War take place?
A: 1936–1939
Talk over –
discuss (often problems)
Definition: A strong desire to succeed or achieve something.
passion
Which African country has the largest population?
A: Nigeria
Definition: A strong feeling that something bad will happen.
Answer: Bad omen