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Spain Matching Game
Definition on one side, term on other
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| This large plateau occupies more than half of Spain | Meseta |
| These people crossed into Spain from Africa in A.D.711, bringing many cultural and culinary advances | Moors |
| This fleet of armed ships was defeated in 1588 | Spanish Armada |
| Many Spaniards make their living in these industries | Fishing and farming |
| This is part of the festivities during the annual feast day observed for the patron saint of each town | Bullfight |
| This term, which means food of the people, describes Spanish cuisine | Del Pueblo |
| The Romans contributed these ingredients to Spanish cuisine | Olive oil and garlic |
| Spanish cooking should not be confused with the spicy cooking of this country | Mexico |
| This Spanish sauce is flavored and colored with large amounts of parsley | Salsa verde |
| Vegetables, beef, lamb, ham, poultry, and a spicy sausage cook together in a large pot to make this dish | Cocido |
| These are Spanish appetizers | Tapas |
| These small pieces of vegetables, meat, poultry, or fish are battered, deep-fried, and served as appetizers | Buñuelitos |
| These grilled foods are served as appetizers | Pinchos |
| This is a fish soup in which all the ingredients are cooked together for 15 minutes | Sopa al cuarto de hora |
| This soup if often made with coarseley pureed tomatoes, onions, garlic, and green peppers; olive oil; and vinegar | Gazpacho |
| This garlic mayonnaise is served with seafood in some parts of Spain | All-i-oli |
| This dark sausage has a spicy, smoky flavor | Chorizo |
| This Spanish rice dish has many variations | Paella |
| This is a Spanish omelet | Tortilla |
| The Spanish use this term to refer to dried beans, lentils, and chickpeas | Pulses |
| This caramel custard is a popular Spanish dessert | Flan |
| This second morning meal is served at around 11 o'clock | Almuerzo |
| This popular Spanish has a nutlike flavor | Sherry |
| This wine-based punch is served throughout Spain | Sangria |