It's All In Barcelona Trivia Quiz

Answer: Catalunya

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalunya. This region is well known for its economic and cultural differences with the rest of Spain. The most striking difference with the other Spanish regions though, is the Catalan language. Catalan is quite different from Spanish - it is spoken in Catalunya but also in a small part of France, the Balearic Islands and around Valencia - and the Catalan population takes great pride in using their own language.

Answer: Las Ramblas

The Ramblas are a 2 km boulevard going from Placa de Catalunya to the sea. Thousands of people are strolling on the Ramblas every day (and night), where they watch the performing street artists, buy some flowers or have a coffee.

Answer: Eixample

The Eixample is the central part of town and is truly a unique example of urban planning. The architect Cerda designed this part of town at the end of the 19th century to create a perfect environment for Barcelona's fast expanding population

Answer: Northeast

Barcelona is in the northeast of Spain, close to the French border and on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer: Gaudi

Antoni Gaudi has really had a great influence on Barcelona as a city. His creations can be found going from the Ramblas (Palau Guell) to Passeig de Gracia (Casa Mila and Casa Batllo) or the outskirts of town (Park Guell). His masterpiece is still the Sagrada Familia, a rather bizarre church that will take many more years to finish. Gaudi is sometimes referred to as Antonio Gaudi rather than Antoni.

Answer: Montjuic

Montjuic has many beautiful gardens and this was also the location where the 1929 World Expo was held. Today, tourists come here to visit the remaining buildings of that Expo, to take a look at the Olympic site or visit the Poble Espanyol.

Answer: Hamilcar Barca

Hamilcar Barca was the father of legendary military leader Hannibal who fought the Romans. Hamilcar led the Carthaginian army against the Romans during the First Punic War and later in the Mercenary War. Hamilcar died in battle in 228BC while in Spain. He'd been leading the army there for eight years, allowing Carthage to increase its influence around the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer: true

Barcelona's seaside used to be heavily industrialized with factories and a port. For the Olympic games in 1992, the whole seaside was rebuilt with beaches, restaurants and bars.

Answer: Fiestas de la Merce

Merce, the city's saint, is celebrated with parades, music and people dancing the sardana (typical Catalan dance).

Answer: The blaugrana

Because of the colors of their uniform (blue and dark red), supporters use the term 'blaugrana' to indicate their favourite team. Furthermore, this term is also used for the basketball, handball, hockey and other teams from FCBarcelona, since they all play in the same colors.