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Spain Culture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the currency of Spain? | Euro (€) |
| Spain is a member of what organization? | The European Union |
| What is the capital of Spain? | Madrid |
| Name three other major cities in Spain. | Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia |
| What is the population of Spain? | 47.35 million |
| What countries border Spain? | Portugal, Morocco, Andorra, and France |
| What are the main languages spoken in Spain? | Spanish (Castellano), Catalan, Valencian, Gallego, and Euskera |
| What type of government does Spain have? | Parliamentary Monarchy |
| Around 75% of the words in Spanish are derived from what language? | Latin |
| Spanish has over 4,000 words adopted from which language? | Arabic |
| Spanish has also adopted words from what other sources? | Ancient Asian civilizations, Germanic groups, and Indigenous American languages |
| In how many countries is Spanish the official language? | 21 |
| Another name for the Spanish language is what? | Castellano or Castilian |
| How many Spanish speakers are there in the U.S.? | More than 62 million |
| What is a plaza? | A public square or open space in a city |
| What are plazas used for? | Social and political gatherings |
| What buildings often surround plazas? | Cathedrals and government buildings |
| What are tapas? | Bite-sized appetizers served with drinks in Spain |
| What are pinchos? | Tapas eaten with a toothpick and paid for by the number of toothpicks used |
| What are churros? | Fried dough pastries often eaten with thick hot chocolate |
| Where did churros originate? | Introduced to South America during the Spanish Inquisition in the 1500s |
| What is paella? | A rice dish from Valencia, cooked in a large, shallow pan |
| What gives paella its yellow color? | Olive oil and saffron |
| What is a bocadillo? | A Spanish sandwich made with baguette-style bread |
| What is gazpacho? | A cold vegetable soup popular in summer |
| What is El Camino de Santiago? | A pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela |
| Whose remains are believed to be in Santiago de Compostela? | Saint James the Apostle |
| How long are the Camino routes? | Some are over 600 miles; others take 5–7 days |
| How many people complete the Camino each year today? | Around 350,000 |
| What does the bull symbolize in Spanish culture? | Power, dominance, and fertility |
| What famous event happens in Pamplona each July? | The Running of the Bulls (San Fermín Festival) |
| What is bullfighting called in Spanish? | Corrida de toros |
| What is a matador or torero? | A bullfighter |
| Why is bullfighting controversial? | Supporters see it as art; critics see it as cruel |
| Who was Pablo Picasso? | A painter, sculptor, and co-founder of Cubism, born in Málaga |
| What movement did Picasso co-found? | Cubism |
| Who was Antoni Gaudí? | A modernist architect from Cataluña, famous for his colorful and nature-inspired designs |
| What happened to Antoni Gaudí? | He was hit by a streetcar in 1926 and died from his injuries |
| Who was Miguel de Cervantes? | Author of Don Quixote, considered the first modern novel |
| How many copies of Don Quixote have been sold? | Around 500 million |
| Who was Francisco Franco? | A Spanish dictator who ruled from 1939 to 1975 |
| What war did Franco lead the Nationalists in? | The Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) |
| :What did Franco restore before his death? | The monarchy |
| Who painted Guernica and why? | Pablo Picasso, in response to the 1937 bombing of Guernica |
| Where is Guernica now located? | Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid |
| What is La Alhambra? | A palace and fortress complex in Granada built between 1238–1358 |
| What does “Alhambra” mean? | “The red” in Arabic, from the color of its walls |
| What is La Mezquita? | The Great Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba |
| When was La Mezquita built? | Begun in 785 CE by Abd ar-Rahman I |
| What is the Moorish arch? | A horseshoe-shaped arch typical of Islamic architecture |
| What is Flamenco? | A Spanish art form combining singing, dancing, and guitar playing |
| Where did Flamenco originate? | Andalucía (southern Spain) |
| What emotions does Flamenco often express? | Sadness and deep feeling (melancholy) |
| Where was Enrique Iglesias born? | Madrid, Spain |
| What is he famous for? | Being one of the best-selling Latin music artists |
| Name one famous Enrique Iglesias song. | Bailando / Hero / I Like It |
| mogollón | A huge amount of something |
| pavos / pasta | Money |
| guay / chulo | Cool, awesome |
| guiri | Tourist, foreigner |
| chaval | Kid, young person |
| Es la leche | That’s awesome! |
| ¡Qué mono! | How cute! |
| Tapear | To go out to eat tapas |
| tío / tía | Dude, buddy, friend |
| Mala pata | Bad luck |
| No pasa nada | No worries |
| Flipar | To freak out / can’t believe it |
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