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100

this "sport" or pastime is now considered largely controversial though you can still buy tickets to watch

what is bullfighting

100

The traditional dish made with eggs, potatoes, (sometimes) onions, salt, served everywhere

What is la tortilla española 

100

popular product of spain - a cooking oil 

what is aceite de oliva

100

This is the rest time after consuming the biggest meal of the day

what is "siesta"

100

These are tapas in Basque Country (pais vasco) and this is how they are usually served

Pintxos, with a toothpick

200

The name of the palace of the Moorish empire of Al-Andalus from the middle ages (before 1492)


Bonus 100 pts for correct spelling!!!!

What is la Alhambra

200

***CHOICE***

Draw, identify and describe the main ingredients of a tapa that includes a type of seafood

What is... (various options)

200

This seafood is considered a delicacy and a popular dish made with it originated in Galicia, the northwestern region

what is PULPO (a la gallega)

200

The term used to refer to getting a place at the bar when going out for tapas (from our videos)

what is "real estate"

200

The type of dance very popular in Andalucia, characterized by guitars, singing, heel tapping, clapping


*Bonus 100 pts if you can say the name of the group that performs this!

What is flamenco


*gypsies / gitanos


300

This neighboring country you can travel to by boat for a day to visit and enjoy what its different culture has to offer

What is Morocco / Marruecos

300

Describe huevos rotos 

What are chips/french fries, slices of dried jamón, fried eggs

300

this "fruit" is popular throughout España at tapas bars but many cannot be eaten whole

Answer en español

What are "aceitunas"

300

Describe the expectations around when to pay and how to tip cuando vas de tapas (when out for tapas)

What is after you are done with ordering and eating all of your tapas and you tip only a little change, or a few euros, depending on the bill (not a calculated amount)

300

In this city, the tapas are always free!

What is Granada

400

This is the sports rivalry that reflects the political tension between the two cities

*Name the cities and the teams 

What is futbol, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

400

cheese made from sheep's, cow's and goat's milk

what is queso iberico

400

These are two things to look for OR avoid when searching out Paella Autentica

what is ... restaurants away from the center, no pictures of paella, taking atleast 25 min to be made, ordering appetizers, photos of famosos, not bright orange, etc 

400

During these hours, small local restaurants or stores may be closed (away from large city centers where everything is open)

BONUS 100 pts if in correct SPANISH time "military"

What is 1400 - 1700

400

This region has its own language and wants to secede (become independent) from the rest of Espana (dos opciones)

What is pais vasco (Basque country)

What is Cataluña (Catalonia)

500

Describe what cultural sights or practices can still be seen in Andalucía that reflect their rich and varied history

What is... various answers!

Gypsies / flamenco

Moorish architecture (Alhambra, tiles, etc)

Mosques / Muslims / Islam

500

This is a traditional tapas dish from País Vasco (Basque Country) that is a curved hot pepper that takes a unique form.

What is a "Gilda"

500

these animals eat "bellotas" or acorns to produce an extra special type of "jamón"

what are iberian pigs


500
After a meal and possibly before a siesta, this is suggested to consume.

What is cafecito / cafe negro

500

Prior to 1492, the Moors / los Moros ruled this region 



What is Andalucia