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