Culture
What is the money currency in Spain?
Euro €
What is the Capital of Spain?
Madrid
What time zone is Spain in?
Central European Time Zone
How do you say "vacuum" in Spanish?
La aspiradora
(True or False)
Tourist visit only in the Fall or Spring
False; Year round
In what year did Spain win the World Cup?
FIFA World Cup in 2010
Name 2 countries that border Spain
Portugal, France, Andorra, The United Kingdom, Morocco.
Which country was once the most powerful colonial nation on earth, but by the end of the 19th century last most of its colonies?
Spain
Other than Español what is another name for Spanish language used in Spain.
Castellano or Castilian
(True or False)
The famous writes are Iglesias, Rosalia, and Bisbal
False; those are singers
What is the name of the traditional Spanish dish made with rice, seafood, and chicken?
Paella
What seas and oceans surround Spain? (Name at least 2)
Bay of Biscay, The Mediterranean Sea, Balearic Sea, and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Which were the three religions that co-exist in Spain during Medieval times?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Spain has how many official languages?
Four : Catalan/Valencian, Galician, Basque, Aranese
(True or False)
The Madrid subway system is rather small and insignificant.
False; The Madrid subway is the second largest in Europe.
What is the name of the famous Spanish art movment characterized by abract expressionism?
Surrealism
What is the name of the longest river in Spain?
Ebro River
What year did Spain become the President of the European Union?
2010
(True or False)
There are laws about public nudity in Spain.
False; There are no laws about public nudity in Spain.
When is the Spain National Day?
Oct. 12
What is the name of the mountains that form the border between Spain and France?
Pyrenees Mountains
When was the Royal Palace of Madrid built?
Construction began in 1738 and was completed in 1764
(True or False)
The name "Spain" comes from the Arabic word "Ispania," meaning "land of the rabbits."
True