Spain Trivia
What currency is used in Spain?
The euro. It’s the second-most-important currency in the world.
What famous Canadian served as the host for Jeopardy! from 1984 to 2020?
Alex Trebek. He got his start on a Canadian quiz show called Reach for the Top.
What are some other names used to refer to St. Patrick’s Day?
The Day of the Festival of Patrick and The Feast of Saint Patrick
How many days are there in March?
31 Days
What is the primary religion in Spain?
Roman Catholicism. Approximately 71.1 percent of Spanish citizens identify as Catholic.
On what continent is Spain located?
Europe. It’s the second-smallest continent.
What is the fastest mammal on Earth?
The cheetah. This big cat can sprint up to 60 miles per hour in order to catch its prey.
The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1762 didn’t take place in Ireland as you might have thought. Where did it take place?
The United States
March was called 'Hlyd Monath' by the Anglo-Saxons. What does this mean?
Stormy month.
What coffee brand uses the slogan “Good to the last drop”?
Maxwell House. The company was founded by Joel Cheek in the late 1800s, but this catchy slogan came around much later (in the 1900s).
What is a traditional Spanish dish made with yellow rice, seafood, and chicken?
Paella. It got its name from the pan the rice is cooked in.
What famed female author wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley. Shelley was the daughter of a well-known feminist and went on to pen one of the most famous horror novels of all time.
According to Irish legends, Saint Patrick’s changed his name to Patricius after becoming a priest. What was his name at birth?
Maewyn Succat
What day is celebrated internationally on March 8?
International Women's Day.
Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish like many think. Where was he believed to have been born?
Scotland or Wales
How many languages are spoken in Spain?
Five. The five languages are Castilian, Catalan, Galician, Basque, and Aranese.
In what year did a human first land on the moon?
1969. The historic “giant leap” was taken by Neil Armstrong, who was shortly followed by fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
To celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Ireland, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days?
Four days
Statistically, what is the month of March for US businesses?
The most unproductive month.
On March 10, Alexander Graham Bell made the first-ever phone call. What year was this?
1876.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid. It’s one of the four richest cities in Europe.
What Ford sports car is named for a breed of wild horse?
The Ford Mustang. The muscle car debuted in 1964 at the World’s Fair. More than 100,000 sold within four months!
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
What do most nocturnal animals do in March?
Come out of hibernation.
In 1937 his sister said he had “hats of every description,” which he would use as a “foundation of his next book.”
Dr. Seuss.