Geography & Landmarks
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid
What is the name of the famous Spanish rice dish cooked in a large pan?
Paella
In 1492, a famous explorer sailed from Spain and reached the Americas. Who was he?
Christopher Columbus
What is the name of the traditional and passionate Spanish dance?
Flamenco
What is the most popular sport in both Spain and Germany?
Football
What is the capital city of Germany?
Berlin
What is the name of the German sausage that is a popular street food, often served with curry ketchup?
Currywurst
What was the name of the wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War?
The Berlin Wall
Which German brothers are famous for collecting and publishing fairy tales like "Snow White"?
The Brothers Grimm
What is the name of the German national airline?
Lufthansa
This famous palace in Granada, Spain, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. What is its name?
The Alhambra
What are small, savory Spanish dishes or snacks, often served with drinks in bars?i
Tapas
The Spanish Civil War in the 1930s was followed by a long dictatorship under which leader?
Francisco Franco
This famous Spanish painter is known for his cubist works like "Guernica". Who is he?
Pablo Picasso
What is the name of the Spanish city famous for a festival where people run in front of bulls?
Pamplona
This famous German castle is often called the "fairytale castle" and was the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Neuschwanstein Castle
What is the name of the German dish consisting of a roasted pork knuckle?
Schweinshaxe
Who was the first Chancellor of West Germany, known as the "Father of the Economic Miracle"?
Konrad Adenauer
This German composer, who went deaf, is famous for his Symphony No. 5. Who is he?
This German composer, who went deaf, is famous for his Symphony No. 5. Who is he?
Before they started using the Euro, what was the currency of Germany called?
Deutsche Mark
Spain has two groups of islands. One is the Canary Islands in the Atlantic. What is the name of the other group in the Mediterranean Sea?
The Balearic Islands
What is the name of the traditional Spanish cold soup made from tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables?
Gazpacho
The "Reconquista" was a centuries-long period where Christian kingdoms aimed to reconquer the Iberian Peninsula from which empire?
The Umayyad Caliphate
This Spanish architect is famous for his unique, organic style and designed the Sagrada FamÃlia. What is his name?
Antoni GaudÃ
Spain is a constitutional monarchy. Who is the current King of Spain?
King Felipe VI