Spain #1
What currency is used in Spain?
The euro. It’s the second-most-important currency in the world.
What religion is in Spain?
Christianity (mainly Roman Catholics)
What country borders Spain to the north?
Spain produces 40% of the world's ____
olive oil
On what continent is Spain located?
Europe. It’s the second-smallest continent.
What political system is there?
Parliamentary Monarchy with a democratic constitution
What country borders Spain to the west?
Portugal
What is the most popular tourist city in Spain?
Barcelona. La Sagrada Família Basílica is the most visited attraction in Barcelona
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 is the Spanish national animal?
The bull. Its significance stems from the popularity of bullfighting.
What is the capital city of Spain? (Their national capital)
Madrid.
Madrid is like the Washington DC of Spain.
What fried dough snack is often eaten for breakfast in Spain with sugar and chocolate?
Churros. It’s sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut.
How many languages are spoken in Spain?
3, 5 or 7?
Five. The five languages are Castilian, Catalan, Galician, Basque, and Aranese.
What are the two main colors in the Spanish flag?
Red and yellow. The red symbolizes strength and valour and the yellow stands for generosity.
"Don Quixote" is considered to be the world's first ___
modern aged novel
From 711 until 1492, the _______ ruled (southern) Spain.
The French. The Germans. The Moors/Arabs
The Moors / Arabs
They made significant contributions to Spain/culture/technology etc. Including 4000 words to the Spanish language.
How many states / autonomous communities are there in Spain?
12 15 17 20
17. + 2 autonomous cities in Morocco (Northern Africa)
What famous artist was born in Málaga, Spain, in 1881?
Pablo Picasso. His artwork is found in many museums around the world.
Tomatina is a "festival" that takes place in the small town of Buñol each August. On this day, the world's largest _____ takes place. It is a mess to clean up.
food fight
The Spanish have a tradition of eating 12 grapes on what holiday?
New Year’s Eve. The 12 grapes symbolize 12 lucky months ahead.