The Catholic Church in contemporary Spain
- 1. Which Spanish holiday has strong Catholic roots and is celebrated in December?
A) Valentine's Day
B) Halloween
C) Easter
D) Christmas
- 2. Which Pope visited Spain in 2011 for World Youth Day?
A) Pope Francis
B) Pope Pius XII
C) Pope John Paul II
D) Pope Benedict XVI
- 3. Which Spanish city is known for its famous Cathedral that attracts many pilgrims?
A) Sevilla
B) Madrid
C) Barcelona
D) Santiago de Compostela
- 4. In what year did Spain's constitution declare freedom of religion?
A) 1991
B) 1978
C) 1982
D) 1965
- 5. What is the role of the ‘Cura’ in the Spanish Catholic Church?
A) Parish Priest
B) Pope
C) Cardinal
D) Bishop
- 6. During which Spanish festival are religious processions a key feature?
A) San Fermín
B) Fallas
C) La Tomatina
D) Semana Santa (Holy Week)
- 7. Which Spanish film director is known for intertwining Catholic themes in his works?
A) Pedro Almodóvar
B) Carlos Saura
C) Luis Buñuel
D) Alejandro Amenábar
- 8. What is the name of the Catholic-inspired charity organization in Spain?
A) Greenpeace
B) Red Cross
C) Caritas
D) UNICEF
- 9. What is the central religious text in Catholicism?
A) The Bible
B) The Book of Mormon
C) The Quran
D) The Torah
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