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Quiz Bowl Sp 3-4
Spanish 3-4 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was proclaimed the Queen of Segovia in 1474? | Isabel/ Isabella |
| In what year did the Moors take over southern Spain? | 711 |
| Who were the Olmecs? | The first Indian civilization in Mexico |
| In what country are the caves of Altamira located, famous for ancient artwork? | Spain |
| What is unique about the gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico City? | They float |
| The official language of the largest South American country is not Spanish. Name the country and the language. | Brazil, Portuguese |
| What was the capital city of the Incas of Peru? | Cuzco |
| Who was the last ruler of the Aztecs? | Cuauhtemoc/ Moctezuma’s nephew |
| Who was La Malinche? | An Indian princess given to Cortes to serve as his translator |
| What is the Spanish language called in Spain? | Castellano/ Castillian |
| What strait is located between Spain and Morocco? Hint: this is a British air base. | Gibraltar |
| What is the name of a store where fish is sold? | Pescadería |
| Where is the largest port in Spain? | Barcelona |
| Who first introduced the olive to Spain? | The Phoenicians |
| For which king did Columbus claim the New World? | Fernando/ Ferdinand |
| How did Moctezuma II die? | He was killed in an Aztec rebellion against the Spaniards. |
| Who were the earliest known inhabitants of what is now Spain? | The Iberians |
| What Mexican general negotiated the surrender of Mexico in the Mexican-American War? | Santa Anna |
| What are the grasslands of Argentina called? | Pampas |
| Who was the general who became the dictator of Spain? | Francisco Franco |
| What group of people were the first to use arches in architecture? | The Moors/ Arabs/ Muslims |
| Where is the most famous Roman aqueduct in Spain? | Segovia |
| What civilization first cultivated the potato? | The Inca |
| What Mexican president was a Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca? | Benito Juarez |
| During which century did Pablo Picasso paint most of his works? | 20th |
| What country destroyed the Spanish Armada? | England |
| What is the capital of Costa Rica? | San José |
| What group of people invaded Spain in 711 and remained until 1492? | The Moors/ Arabs/ Muslims |
| What spice is added to Mexican hot chocolate? | Cinnamon |
| What are “tapas?” | Afternoon snacks in Spain |
| What happens in July in Pamplona, Spain, during the festival of San Fermín? | The running of the bulls |
| What is the “popul vuh?” | The Bible of Central American Indians |
| In which country is the volcano Popocatépetl located? | Mexico |
| What would you buy at a “lechería?” | Dairy products/ milk/ cheese |
| What famous bandit led the northern revolutionary troops in the Mexican Civil War, or “La Revolución?” | Pancho Villa (whose real name was Doroteo Arango) |
| Which Portuguese explorer left for a voyage around the world in the name of Spain in 1519? | Ferdinand Magellan |
| What three countries border Mexico? | United States, Guatemala, Belize |
| What is the “flor de nochebuena?” | The poinsettia |
| Which South American country is named after Simón Bolívar? | Bolivia |
| What is a “charro?” | A Mexican cowboy |
| What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection? | -ito or -ita |
| What is the name of the institution which persecuted Jews and Muslims in Spain? | The Spanish Inquisition |
| Is it cheaper to sit in “sol” or “sombra” at a bullfight? | Sol (Seats in the shade are more expensive than seats in the sun.) |
| How many years did it take Cortés and his men to conquer Mexico? | 2 years |
| What was the main reason that Spain colonized Mexico? | Gold |
| What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce of Mole Poblano, a chicken dish from southern Mexico? | Chocolate |
| When is the main meal of the day, la comida, served in Mexico? | Early afternoon/ lunch |
| Where can you hear the cheer “Ole?” | At a bullfight |
| On what side of the street do Spaniards drive? | Right |
| Although elements of Mexican cuisine have been borrowed from other cultures, from which Indian group does it have its primary origins? | Mayan |
| The bear and the tree are symbols of what Spanish city? | Madrid |
| Which Caribbean island houses 2 nations, one French speaking and one Spanish speaking? | Hispaniola |
| What Chilean Province, famed for its giant statues, is located more than 2,000 miles west of the South American coast? | Easter Island |
| How many meals are there in a typical Spanish day? | 6 |
| What does “Pre-Columbian” mean? | Before Columbus’ arrival to the New World |
| When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French? | May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) |
| This place won its Independence from Mexico in 1836. | Texas |
| What did Juan Diego have a vision of? | The Virgen of Guadalupe |
| How many years did Spain rule Mexico? | 300 |
| How often should you use USTED when visiting a Spanish speaking country? | Always |
| What is the name of the Peninsula where Spain is located? | Iberian Peninsula |
| What is the capital of Spain? | Madrid |
| What are the mountains that separate Spain and France? | Pyrenees |
| What is the most famous art museum in Madrid? | El Prado |
| Who are referred to as “the Catholic kings?” | Fernando and Isabella (Ferdinand and Isabel) |
| Who are the “Tres Reyes Magos?” | Three kings |
| When is Carnival celebrated? | Before lent |
| When it is summer in Missouri, what season is it in South America? | Winter |
| What is the largest Spanish speaking city? | Mexico City/ Mexico DF |
| What is the most famous sport in Latin America? | Soccer |
| Which country shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain? | Portugal |
| What is the Spanish word for a person of mixed European and Indian blood? | Mestizo |
| What metal is mined near Taxco, Mexico? | Silver |
| What is the largest industrial city in Mexico? | Monterrey |
| What sickly child grew up to be the conqueror of Mexico? | Hernan Cortes |
| How many men did Cortes bring with him? | 600 |
| What is the name of the largest South American river? | Amazon |
| What does the name Buenos Aires mean? | Good air |
| What forms the natural boundary between Chile and Argentina? | Andes mountains |
| Who were the king and queen who finances Columbus? | Ferdinand and Isabel/ Fernando and Isabella |
| Who was the first communist dictator of Cuba? | Fidel Castro |
| Who were Gaspar, Mechar, and Baltesar? | 3 kings |
| What breed of dog originated in Mexico? | Chihuahua |
| What four United States border Mexico? | California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas |
| What two animals appear on the Mexican flag? | Eagle and snake |
| What Spanish explorer conquered the Incas? | Pizarro |
| What river forms the boundary between the US and Mexico? | Rio Grande |
| What country is famous for its gauchos, or cowboys? | Argentina |
| What continent is Uruguay on? | South America |
| What religion is practiced in most of Latin America? | Catholicism |
| Many Spanish words beginning with the letters “al” are of what origin? | Arabic |
| Who wears a “suit of lights?” | A matador |
| Which Peninsula did the Mayans inhabit? | Yucatan |
| What do children leave out for the three kings? | Shoes |
| What are the colors of the Spanish flag? | Red and gold/ red and yellow |
| What beverage was reserved for the priests and royalty among Aztecs? | Chocolate |
| When do you say “Buen provecho?” | Before a meal |
| What is the expression used when someone sneezes? | Salud *Salud, Amor, Dinero is also an acceptable answer. |
| Many Hispanic people celebrate this day in addition to their Birthday. | Saint’s Day |
| What is Ecuador named for? | The equator |
| What is the capital of Ecuador? | Quito |
| Who led the movement to obtain Independence from the Spanish? | Simon Bolivar |
| Who wrote Man of la Mancha? | Cervantes |
| Who is the main character in Man of la Mancha? | Don Quijote |
| What is the nickname for Buenos Aires, in Argentina? | The Paris of Latin America |
| What dance became famous in Argentina? | Tango |
| In a Hispanic engagement, who asks for the girl’s hand in marriage? | The parents of the groom |
| Who founded Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic? | Bartolome Colon, or Christopher Columbus’ brother |
| What are the two wedding ceremonies that often occur in the same day in Mexico? | Civil and religious ceremonies |
| What ailment did the queen of Portugal use tobacco for in the 1560’s? | Headaches |
| The god Quetzalcoatl often appears in Mexican art as _____________? | A feathered snake |
| What Mexican town has two great pyramids built to the sun and the moon? | Teotihuacan |
| What is the Mayan system of hieroglyphics? | A system of writing using pictures |
| What concept did the Mayas invent and use in their math? | Zero |
| What year did Mexico win its independence from Spain? | 1821 |
| What is the largest Spanish speaking country in South America? | Argentina |
| How many years is a Mexican presidential term? | 6 years |
| Name three Spanish speaking Caribbean islands. | Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico |
| What is the largest country in Central America? | Nicaragua |
| How many Spanish speaking countries are there in South America? | 9 |
| What continent is Mexico a part of? | North America |
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