- 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) Isabella I
B) Alfonso X
C) Ferdinand II
D) Boabdil
- 2. When did the Spanish Civil War take place?
A) 1945-1948
B) 1936-1939
C) 2001-2004
D) 1888-1891
- 3. Which Spanish monarch sent Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas?
A) Charles V
B) Isabella I
C) Philip II
D) Alfonso XIII
- 4. Who was the dictator of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975?
A) Mariano Rajoy
B) Felipe VI
C) Francisco Franco
D) Jose Maria Aznar
- 5. Who was the first Bourbon king of Spain?
A) Isabella II
B) Philip V
C) Charles III
D) Ferdinand VII
- 6. The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English in which year?
A) 1776
B) 1704
C) 1588
D) 1642
- 7. Which Spanish artist is known for his masterpiece 'Guernica'?
A) Salvador Dali
B) Francisco Goya
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Diego Velazquez
- 8. Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Americas?
A) Hernan Cortes
B) Juan Ponce de Leon
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 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) Andalusia
B) Catalonia
C) Galicia
D) Basque Country
- 11. Who was the Spanish king during the period known as the 'Golden Age' of Spain?
A) Isabella I
B) Charles V
C) Philip IV
D) Philip II
- 12. Which Spanish city was home to the Alhambra, a Moorish palace-fortress?
A) Valencia
B) Malaga
C) Seville
D) Granada
- 13. Who was the first Habsburg king of Spain?
A) Philip IV
B) Charles I
C) Alfonso XII
D) Ferdinand VI
- 14. What event led to the War of Spanish Succession?
A) Reconquest of Granada
B) Invasion by the Moors
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) England
B) France
C) Italy
D) Portugal
- 16. When did the Moors lose control of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold in Spain?
A) 711
B) 1492
C) 1588
D) 1945
- 17. Which Spanish city was the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics?
A) Madrid
B) Barcelona
C) Seville
D) Valencia
- 18. What was the Reconquista?
A) The Spanish Civil War
B) The Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors
C) The Age of Exploration
D) The Spanish Inquisition
- 19. Which Spanish region is known for its traditional Flamenco music and dance?
A) Catalonia
B) Andalusia
C) Asturias
D) Galicia
- 20. What year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
A) 1945
B) 1918
C) 1936
D) 1956
- 21. Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Francisco Pizarro
C) Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
D) Juan Ponce de León
- 22. Which Spanish artist is known for his surrealist paintings, including 'The Persistence of Memory'?
A) Salvador Dalí
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Francisco Goya
D) Diego Velázquez
- 23. Which Spanish city is famous for its 'La Tomatina' festival?
A) Barcelona
B) Buñol
C) Pamplona
D) Valencia
- 24. Who is considered the national hero of Spain for his role in the Reconquista?
A) El Greco
B) Miguel de Cervantes
C) El Cid
D) Don Quixote
- 25. Which Spanish city is home to the famous Guggenheim Museum?
A) Bilbao
B) Barcelona
C) Madrid
D) Valencia
- 26. Who wrote 'Don Quixote', a classic of Spanish literature?
A) Jorge Luis Borges
B) Federico García Lorca
C) Miguel de Cervantes
D) Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- 27. Which military dictator ruled Spain from 1923 to 1930?
A) Amadeo I
B) Francisco Franco
C) Antonio de Olivares
D) Miguel Primo de Rivera
- 28. Who led the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Hernán Cortés
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) Spanish-American War
B) Thirty Years' War
C) War of the Spanish Succession
D) Reconquista
- 30. Who was the famous Spanish painter known for his 'Las Meninas'?
A) Diego Velázquez
B) Francisco Goya
C) Salvador Dalí
D) Pablo Picasso
- 31. In what year did Spain join the European Union?
A) 1992
B) 1986
C) 1973
D) 2001
- 32. What is the name of the Spanish dish consisting of rice, saffron, and various meats and vegetables?
A) Tortilla Española
B) Paella
C) Churros
D) Gazpacho
- 33. Who was the leader of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War?
A) Miguel Primo de Rivera
B) Manuel Azaña
C) Francisco Franco
D) José Giral
- 34. Which explorer circumnavigated the globe under the Spanish crown in the 16th century?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Vasco Núñez de Balboa
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Hernán Cortés
- 35. What is the name of the traditional Spanish dance characterized by rhythmic stomping and clapping?
A) Tango
B) Bachata
C) Salsa
D) Flamenco
- 36. During which century did the Spanish Reconquista end?
A) 15th
B) 10th
C) 12th
D) 17th
- 37. Which Spanish city was the center of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula for centuries?
A) Barcelona
B) Valencia
C) Córdoba
D) Seville
- 38. Which Spanish city served as the capital for the Habsburg Monarchy?
A) Granada
B) Seville
C) Barcelona
D) Madrid
- 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) Andalusia
C) Valencia
D) Galicia
- 41. Who was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Spain after Franco's death?
A) José María Aznar
B) Mariano Rajoy
C) Felipe González
D) Adolfo Suárez
- 42. Which Spanish city is famous for the annual 'Running of the Bulls' during the San Fermín festival?
A) Pamplona
B) Madrid
C) Barcelona
D) Seville
- 43. Which famous Spanish architect designed the Barcelona Pavilion, known for its simple forms and extravagant use of extravagant materials?
A) Santiago Calatrava
B) Antoni Gaudí
C) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
D) Rafael Moneo
- 44. In which year did Spain host the Summer Olympics in Barcelona?
A) 2000
B) 1976
C) 1992
D) 1984
- 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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