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Spain Trivia Quiz

Spain is a wonderful land to visit and one of the most vibrant of all European countries. Ten nice questions follow for all those who like a bit of Spain.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
doomed

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,915

Updated
Apr 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3540

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Question 1 of 10

1. The capital Madrid can be found approximately in which area of Spain? Hint

South coast

Far north

By the Portuguese border

Central

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 'sport' is famous in Spain where matadors use a red sheet to entice a beast? Hint

Alpine Skiing

Ten Pin Bowling

Bullfighting

Apple Dunking

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Euro became Spain's currency at the turn of this century, but what was Spanish money called before then? Hint

Rupee

Lira

Peseta

Punt

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year did the Spanish monarch King Juan Carlos I have his coronation? Hint

1975

1966

1986

1992

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Question 5 of 10

5. What war took place in Spain during 1936-39? Hint

Spanish Civil War

First World War

Second World War

War of Independence

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Football Association (soccer) team is widely regarded the greatest team on earth and plays at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium? Hint

Liverpool

Ajax

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which rock to the south of Spain is actually owned by the British? Hint

Bilbao

Sevilla

Malaga

Gibraltar

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Question 8 of 10

8. Four types of languages are spoken in Spain but which one is the most used? Hint

Galician

Catalan

Castilian Spanish

Basque

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Spanish flag is made up of three sections and the coat of arms in the centre of the flag, but what are the three horizontal band colours? Hint

Red, White, Red

Red, Yellow, Red

Blue, Green, White

White, Red, Yellow

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these bodies of water DOES NOT border the coastline of Spain? Hint

Bay of Biscay

Pacific Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

North Atlantic Ocean

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The capital Madrid can be found approximately in which area of Spain?

Answer: Central

Spain can be found in the south west of Europe. Its capital Madrid can be found in the heart of the country.

2. What 'sport' is famous in Spain where matadors use a red sheet to entice a beast?

Answer: Bullfighting

Bullfighting is a national sport in Spain. A bull is released into a small circular pen, and a man (matador) fights the bull, until the death.

3. The Euro became Spain's currency at the turn of this century, but what was Spanish money called before then?

Answer: Peseta

On January 1st, 1999 Spain entered into the euro becoming one of the first nations to do away with their own currency. The peseta was the Spanish equivalent to the American dollar or the English pound.

4. In which year did the Spanish monarch King Juan Carlos I have his coronation?

Answer: 1975

King Juan Carlos I presided over his nation from November 22nd 1975.

5. What war took place in Spain during 1936-39?

Answer: Spanish Civil War

Spain was a neutral country during World Wars I and II, but had a devastating civil war during the years 1936-39.

6. Which Football Association (soccer) team is widely regarded the greatest team on earth and plays at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium?

Answer: Real Madrid

Real Madrid has won most of what there is to win. They have been European champions countless times and have a huge array of domestic honours.

7. Which rock to the south of Spain is actually owned by the British?

Answer: Gibraltar

The British have held this rock for over 200 years and the Royal Marines even have the name of Gibraltar adorned on their coat of arms.

8. Four types of languages are spoken in Spain but which one is the most used?

Answer: Castilian Spanish

The vast majority of Spaniards speak Castilian, whilst Basque is the least widely spoken in the nation.

9. The Spanish flag is made up of three sections and the coat of arms in the centre of the flag, but what are the three horizontal band colours?

Answer: Red, Yellow, Red

The coat of arms is found in the large yellow central portion of the flag. The flag has a red stripe at the top and bottom.

10. Which one of these bodies of water DOES NOT border the coastline of Spain?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific is some distance away from the Spanish mainland, however, Spain does have territory in the Pacific.

Source: Author doomed

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