Machu Picchu, an archeological site in the mountains of Peru, was once an ancient city of this civilization.
What is INCA?
100
'La Tomatina' is a famous tomato throwing festival that takes place each year in a small town in this country.
What is SPAIN? (España)
100
This letter of the alphabet is always silent in Spanish.
What is H?
100
¿Cómo se dice "daring" in Spanish?
What is ATREVIDO ?
100
What two verb infinitives mean "to be" in Spanish?
What is SER and ESTAR ?
200
These three Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America have capital cities with the same name as the country.
What is MEXICO, GUATEMALA, and PANAMA? (also accept El Salvador)
200
This animal plays an important part in the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain.
What is the BULL? (el toro)
200
In many parts of Spain, these two letters of the Spanish alphabet are both pronounced like the 'th' in the English word 'think', when they come before the Spanish 'e' or 'i'.
What is C and Z ?
200
Which word best completes this sentence?
"Voy a la piscina para..."
a) nadar
b) leer
c) montar
What is A) NADAR ?
200
These are the three possible endings of a Spanish verb infinitive. (two letters each)
What is AR / ER / IR ?
300
This Spanish-speaking country has a king and queen who primarily hold a ceremonial role.
What is SPAIN? (España)
300
This ancient civilization in Latin America had its own 260 day calender dedicated to the sun.
What is AZTEC? (azteca)
300
'mil setecientos setenta y seis' translated into English is this number:
What is 1776?
300
¿Cómo se dice "the white house" en español?
a) la blanca casa
b) la cosa blanca
c) la casa blanca
What is C) LA CASA BLANCA ?
300
Words that look alike and have similar meanings in English and Spanish are called...
What is COGNATES ?
400
This independent Spanish-speaking island nation, bordering Haiti, produces many talented baseball players who go on to play for professional teams in the U.S. major leagues.
What is THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC? (or LA REPUBLICA DOMINICANA)
400
This flower is used in the Day of the Dead ceremonies. Answer can be in Spanish or English.
What is MARIGOLD/CEMPACUCHIL?
400
Solve this math problem: 'treinta menos trece' son...
a) veintisiete
b) dieciséis
c) diecisiete
What is C) DIECISIETE ?
400
Los guistantes, las zanahorias, y las cebollas son...
a) frutas
b) grasas
c) verduras
What is C) VERDURAS ?
400
This subject pronoun is only used in Spain.
What is VOSOTROS / VOSOTRAS ?
500
This is the unit of currency of seven different Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, including Mexico.
What is the PESO?
500
This doughnut-like pastry is dipped in a thick hot chocolate drink and is a popular snack in many Spanish-speaking countries.
What is CHURROS?
500
Solve this math problem: 'setenta dividido por diez' son...
a) seis
b) cinco
c) siete
What is C) SIETE ?
500
Which word best completes this sentence?
"Voy... para ir de compras."
a) a la biblioteca
b) al centro comercial
c) al parque
What is B) AL CENTRO COMERCIAL ?
500
The verb 'tienes' is used with this subject pronoun: