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Sp.1 Trivia Bowl
Spanish 1 Trivia Bowl Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was la Malinche? | An Indian princess given to Cortés who served as his translator |
| What was the nickname of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (The "Moor Slayer")? | El Cid |
| Which South American soccer player was called "The King"? | Pelé |
| What is Zorro's secret identity? | Don Diego |
| Who is the National Hero of Spain? | El Cid |
| Who invented mole poblano? | a nun |
| Which Mexican female painter was the wife of muralist Diego Rivera? | Frida Kahlo |
| Where was the pop singer Shakira born? | Barranquilla, Colombia (1977) |
| Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortés conquered Mexico? | Moctezuma II |
| Who was the Venezuelan liberator of five South American countries? | Simón Bolivar |
| What important scientist did research on Galapagos Islands? | Charles Darwin |
| When and where was baseball player Sammy Sosa born? | Dominican Republic in 1968 |
| Who was the king of Spain after Franco? | Juan Carlos |
| How did Pancho Villa die? | in an ambush |
| What famous painter lived in Toledo, Spain? | El Greco |
| La Mancha is home to what fictional characters? | Don Quixote and Sancho Panza |
| What Mexican-American led migrant workers to better conditions through the United Farm Workers? | César Chavez |
| Who painted the famous masterwork Las Meninas? | Diego Vel |
| What is Don Quixote's name for Aldonza? | Dulcinea |
| What lures most sportsmen to Costa Rica? | fishing |
| Who wrote the novel "House on Mango Street"? | Sandra Cisneros |
| What is the fastest moving sport in the world? | Jai alai |
| What is the bullfighter's greatest honor? | to receive both ears and tail of the bull |
| What is the fandango? | a type of Spanish dance |
| Who wears an outfit called "suit of lights"? | a matador |
| During which century did Picasso paint most of his work? | 20th Century |
| Where would you find the ancient paintings in Altimara, Spain? | in a cave |
| Where is merengue music from? | Dominican Republic |
| What are the Nazca lines? | gigantic mysterious lines carved on the Nazca desert in Peru |
| Where did the tango originate? | Argentina |
| What is (arguably) Spain's most famous soccer team? | Real Madrid |
| What Hispanic writer is considered the greatest master of a poetic movement known as modernismo? | Rubén Dario (Nicaragua) |
| What is a charreada? | a rodeo |
| What are the moai? | gigantic sculptures found on Easter Island in Chile |
| What is depicted in Diego Rivera's mural in the National Palace? | Mexican history |
| What Pre-Columbian relic is the most visited exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City? | the Aztec calendar |
| In what country did guitars originate? | Spain |
| Which country hosted the first Soccer World Cup? | Uruguay |
| Which Spanish explorer conquered the Incan Empire? | Francisco Pizarro |
| What does "Pre-Columbian" mean? | Before Columbus' arrival in the New World |
| What was the first name given to the city of Los Angeles by Mexican immigrants? | Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles |
| Who were Spain's moriscos? | Muslims converted to Chrisianity |
| What animal did the Spaniards introduce to the Americas? | the horse |
| When did native Indians come to America? | more than 20,000 years ago |
| Who was the first communist leader of Cuba? | Fidel Castro |
| How many trips did Columbus make to the New World? | four |
| Who led the northern revolutionary troops in the Mexican Civil War? | Pancho Villa |
| What is the name of the institution that persecuted Jews and Muslims in Spain? | The Spanish Iquisition |
| When did Spaniards arrive in Mexico? | 1519 |
| What treaty was signed by the U.S. and Mexico after the Mexican-American War? | Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| What two animals appear on the Mexican flag? | Eagle and serpent |
| What sickly child grew up to be conqueror of Mexico? | Hernán Cortes |
| What country destroyed the Spanish Armada? | England |
| What was the name of the Mexican Indian who saw the Virgin? | Juan Diego |
| Name Columbus' three ships | La Niña, La Pinta, La Santa María |
| What group of people were the first to use arches in architecture? | the Moors |
| For which king did Columbus claim the New World? | Fernando |
| What Mexican president was a Zapotec Indian? | Benito Juarez |
| In what year did Puerto Rican become citizens of the U.S.? | in 1917 |
| What is the role of the curandera? | to heal people with herbs and plants |
| What is a quinceañera party? | party to celebrate the 15th birthday of a woman |
| What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection? | -ito or -ita |
| What is La Noche Vieja? | New Year's Eve |
| What is the season in Argentina in December? | Summer |
| Which African country has Spanish as an official language? | Equatorial Guinea |
| What festival is celebrated in Pamploma, Spain in July? | the Running of the Bulls (Fiesta de San Fermin) |
| Which is the biggest university in Madrid? | Universidad Compultense |
| What animal is a symbol of good luck to Mexicans? | the pig |
| People from Puerto Rico are North American citizens but are not allowed to do what? | vote in presidential elections |
| What language is close to Spanish in many aspects? | Portuguese |
| What does it mean when Hispanics tap their elbow with their hand? | They're indicating someone is cheap |
| What do you call a soap opera in Spanish? | a telenovela |
| During which month is the Day of the Dead celebrated? | November |
| El Día de los Santos Inocentes is equivalent to what American holiday? | April Fools Day |
| What is the equivalent of "Kick the bucket" in Spanish? | estirar la pata |
| According the Guinness record, which is the longest word in Spanish? | superextraordinarísimo (the most superextraordinary) |
| When is Día de los Reyes Magos celebrated in Hispanic countries? | January 6 |
| What is the Quiché Indians' most famous literary work? | el Popul Vuh |
| What are the main ingredients of a tortilla española? | eggs and potatoes |
| What drink is often served with churros? | rice and chicken |
| What are the two main ingredients of arroz con pollo? | rice and chicken |
| What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce mole poblano? | chocolate |
| When would you say buen provecho? | at mealtime (whenever someone is eating) |
| What are chicharrones? | fried pork skins |
| What are the words for "sandwich" in Mexico and Spain? | torta (Mexico) bocadillo (Spain) |
| When do many Hispanic people eat a Roscón de Reyes? | January 6 (Kings Day) |
| What is the flavor of aioli sauce? | garlic |
| What spice is used in Spanish hot chocolate? | cinnamon |
| What is a banana called in Mexico? | plátano |
| Where are there fights with tomatoes every year? | Festival of La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain |
| What country has the highest percentage of beef intake per capita in the world? | Uruguay |
| When would a person eat a merienda? | in the afternoon |
| What country is the second exporter of coffee in the world? | Colombia |
| What is paella? | a rice dish with chicken and shellfish |
| What is the main ingredient in the drink atole? | corn |
| What tool is used to mix hot chocolate in Hispanic countries? | molinillo |
| What beverage was reserved for the priests and royalty among the Aztecs? | chocolate (hot chocolate) |
| What is one of the Seven Wonders of the World located in South America? | The waterfalls of Iguazu |
| What is the largest fresh water lake in South America? | Lake Titicaca |
| What mountain range stretches along the coast of South America? | The Andes |
| In what country is the lost city of Machu Picchu? | Peru |
| Which is the smallest country in Central America? | El Salvador |
| What is the largest city in the Western Hemisphere? | Mexico City |
| In What sea is Cuba located? | Carribean |
| Which two South American countries have no outlet to the sea? | Bolivia and Paraguay |
| What South American country is famous for gauchos? | Argentina |
| What four states in the U.S. border Mexico? | Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California |
| In Which city is the Prado Museum located? | Madrid |
| What is the largest river in South America? | The Amazon |
| Which two oceans are connected by the Panama Canal? | Pacific and Atlantic |
| Which lake holds the only fresh water shark in the world? | Lake Nicaragua |
| Which peninsula did the Mayans inhabit? | the Yucatan |
| What is the largest country in Central America? | Nicaragua |
| In what country would you find the Atacama Desert? | Chile |
| What is the capital of the Incan Empire in Peru? | Cuzco |
| Where are the Galapagos Islands? | Ecuador |
| Name the mountain range that divides France and Spain. | The Pyrenees |
| What was the nickname of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (The "Moor Slayer")? | El Cid |
| Which South American soccer player was called "The King"? | Pelé |
| What is Zorro's secret identity? | Don Diego |
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