Around Spain 2 - Answers

Published: Wednesday 27th January 2021A free quiz about the people and places of Spain.
  1. What colours are the three stripes on the Spanish flag? Red, yellow and red.
  2. Which group of Spanish islands include Lanzarote, Tenerife and Fuerteventura? The Canary Islands.
  3. Which range of mountains separate Spain from France? The Pyrenees.
  4. In which Madrid museum would you find Picasso's famous painting "Guernica"? The Reina Sofia Museum.
  5. Which Spanish city is home to the Prado Museum? Madrid.
  6. For which alcoholic drink is the city of Jerez famous? Sherry.
  7. Which Spanish city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games? Barcelona.
  8. The oldest pilgrimage route in Europe, St James' Way, ends at which famous church? Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
  9. In which year was the monarchy restored in Spain? (November) 1975.
  10. Which is the largest of the Balearic Islands? Mallorca.
  11. Which Spanish football stadium has the largest capacity in Europe? Camp Neu, Barcelona.
  12. Which cape is the westernmost point of mainland Spain? Cape Finisterre.
  13. What is the highest point of mainland Spain? Mulhacen.
  14. Which spice derived from the flower of a crocus is a key ingredient in the Spanish dish Paella? Saffron.
  15. The Spanish city of Valencia stands on the banks of which river? Turia River.
  16. Which famous singer once played in goal for Real Madrid's reserve team? Julio Iglesias.
  17. Which Spanish author is often credited as writing the first modern novel? Miguel Cervantes (Don Quixote).
  18. On how many occasions have Spain won the Eurovision Song Contest? Twice (1968 & 1969).
  19. Which Spanish football club plays its home matches at the Bernabeu Stadium? Real Madrid.
  20. What name did the Romans give to Spain? Hispania.

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