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How do the pilgrims greet each other on the Camino de Santiago?
"Hola"or"Buen camino"
Pilgrimages once declined due to reformation but the numbers recovered after centuries. True or False?
What can pilgrims collect from a variety of places during their pilgrimage?
Stamps
Which era did the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimages rapidly grow?
During the medieval centuries
Based on the text book, how did the author describe the sanitation quality was in rural Spain?
It was behind European standards. (Very poor/bad quality sanitation)
Where do the pilgrims gather after the discovery of St.Jame's tomb?
Northwestern Spain
Where is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago?
Santiago de Compostela
Who was the very first person to conduct this pilgrimage?
King Alfonso II
Camino de Santiago is a one long route. True or False?
False. It is a network of European paths for pilgrims to travel towards the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Which city was introduced in the text book as "a great city in medieval times?"
Carri n de los Condes
The pilgrimage is usually done easily, because of how there are rest places or public toilets everywhere and it often does not contain a lot of walking. True or False
False
The pilgrimage can be physically demanding, because of injuries, no public restrooms, and constant walking.
At what point (miles) are refugios each located at?
Every 10 miles
What is the official name of the completion certificate?
Compostela
How old is the Camino de Santiago network?
Approximately 1000 year old
What is the historic route from Oviedo in northern Spain is known today as? (From article)
“Camino Primitivo” or the “Original Way”
What existing route is the most frequently used and approximately how long is it?
Route: Camino Francs
Length: 500 miles
Out of the two guidebooks introduced in the text book, which one has better information on each section of the route?
"The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago: The Complete Cultural Handbook"
What does the author say about the Camino being popular among people without wild experiences?
It allows them to complete a long-distance journey relatively in a simple way.
Why do people go on the Camino de Santiago? (Various answers)
Religious thoughts, self-growth, outdoor enthusiasm, cultural experiences etc
According to the text book, what was the length the author going to complete in a month, and how did he describe that length compared to other hikers?
Length: 280 miles
He said that he is laughably (extremely) slow
What is the word in the text described as pilgrims hostels?
Refugios
How did the author describe what meeting people they had encountered again was like?
What unusual reason caused some people to walk the Camino as punishment?
Criminal sentencing
What does the name “Finisterre” mean?
"End" of the "Earth"
What happened after a shepherd re-discovered St. James the Greater's grave?
A shrine was built almost after 900 years the discovery.