- 1. Spanish history is filled with rich cultural influences and complex events that have shaped the country into what it is today. From the Roman occupation to the Moorish conquest, Spain has been a melting pot of civilizations that have left their mark on its architecture, art, and traditions. The Spanish Inquisition, the Age of Exploration, and the Golden Age of Spanish literature are just a few of the defining moments in its history. Despite periods of turmoil and upheaval, Spain has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic country with a deep sense of heritage and identity.
Who was the last ruler of Moorish Spain before the Christian Reconquest?
A) Boabdil
B) Alfonso X
C) Ferdinand II
D) Isabella I
- 2. When did the Spanish Civil War take place?
A) 1945-1948
B) 2001-2004
C) 1936-1939
D) 1888-1891
- 3. Which Spanish monarch sent Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas?
A) Charles V
B) Alfonso XIII
C) Isabella I
D) Philip II
- 4. Who was the dictator of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975?
A) Mariano Rajoy
B) Francisco Franco
C) Felipe VI
D) Jose Maria Aznar
- 5. Who was the first Bourbon king of Spain?
A) Ferdinand VII
B) Philip V
C) Isabella II
D) Charles III
- 6. The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English in which year?
A) 1588
B) 1642
C) 1704
D) 1776
- 7. Which Spanish artist is known for his masterpiece 'Guernica'?
A) Salvador Dali
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Francisco Goya
D) Diego Velazquez
- 8. Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Americas?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Hernan Cortes
D) Juan Ponce de Leon
- 9. When did Spain become a democracy after the death of Franco?
A) 1999
B) 1985
C) 1978
D) 1962
- 10. Which Spanish region declared independence and has been a source of political tension in recent years?
A) Basque Country
B) Andalusia
C) Catalonia
D) Galicia
- 11. Who was the Spanish king during the period known as the 'Golden Age' of Spain?
A) Philip IV
B) Charles V
C) Philip II
D) Isabella I
- 12. Which Spanish city was home to the Alhambra, a Moorish palace-fortress?
A) Valencia
B) Malaga
C) Granada
D) Seville
- 13. Who was the first Habsburg king of Spain?
A) Ferdinand VI
B) Charles I
C) Philip IV
D) Alfonso XII
- 14. What event led to the War of Spanish Succession?
A) Invasion by the Moors
B) Death of Charles II without an heir
C) Discovery of America
D) Reconquest of Granada
- 15. The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and which other country?
A) Italy
B) Portugal
C) France
D) England
- 16. When did the Moors lose control of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold in Spain?
A) 711
B) 1492
C) 1945
D) 1588
- 17. Which Spanish city was the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics?
A) Valencia
B) Seville
C) Barcelona
D) Madrid
- 18. What was the Reconquista?
A) The Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors
B) The Age of Exploration
C) The Spanish Civil War
D) The Spanish Inquisition
- 19. Which Spanish region is known for its traditional Flamenco music and dance?
A) Andalusia
B) Catalonia
C) Asturias
D) Galicia
- 20. What year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
A) 1936
B) 1956
C) 1945
D) 1918
- 21. Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Francisco Pizarro
C) Juan Ponce de León
D) Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
- 22. Which Spanish artist is known for his surrealist paintings, including 'The Persistence of Memory'?
A) Diego Velázquez
B) Francisco Goya
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Salvador Dalí
- 23. Which Spanish city is famous for its 'La Tomatina' festival?
A) Buñol
B) Barcelona
C) Pamplona
D) Valencia
- 24. Who is considered the national hero of Spain for his role in the Reconquista?
A) Don Quixote
B) Miguel de Cervantes
C) El Greco
D) El Cid
- 25. Which Spanish city is home to the famous Guggenheim Museum?
A) Madrid
B) Barcelona
C) Bilbao
D) Valencia
- 26. Who wrote 'Don Quixote', a classic of Spanish literature?
A) Jorge Luis Borges
B) Miguel de Cervantes
C) Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
D) Federico García Lorca
- 27. Which military dictator ruled Spain from 1923 to 1930?
A) Francisco Franco
B) Amadeo I
C) Miguel Primo de Rivera
D) Antonio de Olivares
- 28. Who led the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century?
A) Juan Ponce de León
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Miguel López de Legazpi
D) Francisco Pizarro
- 29. Which event marked the beginning of the decline of the Spanish Empire in the 17th century?
A) Spanish-American War
B) Thirty Years' War
C) Reconquista
D) War of the Spanish Succession
- 30. Who was the famous Spanish painter known for his 'Las Meninas'?
A) Diego Velázquez
B) Salvador Dalí
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Francisco Goya
- 31. In what year did Spain join the European Union?
A) 1986
B) 1992
C) 1973
D) 2001
- 32. What is the name of the Spanish dish consisting of rice, saffron, and various meats and vegetables?
A) Paella
B) Tortilla Española
C) Churros
D) Gazpacho
- 33. Who was the leader of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War?
A) Manuel Azaña
B) Miguel Primo de Rivera
C) José Giral
D) Francisco Franco
- 34. Which explorer circumnavigated the globe under the Spanish crown in the 16th century?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Vasco Núñez de Balboa
D) Hernán Cortés
- 35. What is the name of the traditional Spanish dance characterized by rhythmic stomping and clapping?
A) Salsa
B) Tango
C) Flamenco
D) Bachata
- 36. During which century did the Spanish Reconquista end?
A) 10th
B) 15th
C) 12th
D) 17th
- 37. Which Spanish city was the center of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula for centuries?
A) Córdoba
B) Seville
C) Barcelona
D) Valencia
- 38. Which Spanish city served as the capital for the Habsburg Monarchy?
A) Seville
B) Madrid
C) Barcelona
D) Granada
- 39. Which Spanish architect is known for his unique, organic style, seen in structures like Sagrada Família?
A) Antoni Gaudí
B) Santiago Calatrava
C) José Rafael Moneo
D) Luis Barragán
- 40. Which Spanish region was at the center of the Carlist Wars in the 19th century?
A) Basque Country
B) Galicia
C) Valencia
D) Andalusia
- 41. Who was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Spain after Franco's death?
A) Adolfo Suárez
B) José María Aznar
C) Felipe González
D) Mariano Rajoy
- 42. Which Spanish city is famous for the annual 'Running of the Bulls' during the San Fermín festival?
A) Seville
B) Pamplona
C) Barcelona
D) Madrid
- 43. Which famous Spanish architect designed the Barcelona Pavilion, known for its simple forms and extravagant use of extravagant materials?
A) Antoni Gaudí
B) Rafael Moneo
C) Santiago Calatrava
D) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- 44. In which year did Spain host the Summer Olympics in Barcelona?
A) 1992
B) 2000
C) 1984
D) 1976
- 45. Which organization did Spain join in 1955, signaling its return to the international community after Franco's dictatorship?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) NATO
D) Organization of American States
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