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The Basques Trivia Quiz

The Basque culture is absolutely fascinating, though unheard of by most people. This quiz is about the Basques with an emphasis on their language.

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaMelee. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TriviaMelee

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,392

Updated
Jun 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1217

Last 3 plays: Guest 27 (7/10), Guest 27 (7/10), Guest 51 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is Basque Country located? Hint

In Spain and Portugal

In Switzerland and Austria

In Italy and France

In France and Spain

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many provinces are in Basque Country? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Euskaldunak' is the Basque term for what? Hint

Basque speakers

Mother

The Basque language

Food

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Euskara' is the Basque term for what? Hint

Basque country

The Basque language

Foreigners

Church

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Question 5 of 10

5. You are walking down a street in Vitoria (the Basque capital) and you hear a man say to a woman, "Maite zaitut." What did he just tell her? Hint

"Hello."

"Will you marry me?"

"Are you my sister?"

"I love you."

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Question 6 of 10

6. A person who is born in Basque Country is automatically considered a Basque, and anyone not born in Basque Country will not be considered truly Basque.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Basque language is similar to what other language? Hint

None

German

French

Indian

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Question 8 of 10

8. The symbol for Basque Country is a what? Hint

A fist

A triangle

A bird

An oak tree

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which political party is most popular? Hint

Separatist

Nationalist

Socialist

Communist

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Question 10 of 10

10. An easy one for you - 'Pays Basque' and 'Pais Vasco' refer to what? (Look at the hint!!!)

Answer: (where most Basques live, two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is Basque Country located?

Answer: In France and Spain

The Basques do not have a country of their own, however this area is generally known as Basque Country. The greater part is in NW Spain.

2. How many provinces are in Basque Country?

Answer: 7

Bizkaia, Alava, Gipuzkoa, Nafarroa, Lapurdi, Nafarroa Beherea, and Araba.

3. 'Euskaldunak' is the Basque term for what?

Answer: Basque speakers

This is the term used to describe all true Basques.

4. 'Euskara' is the Basque term for what?

Answer: The Basque language

An isolated language, unlike any other in existence. There are countless theories on how this is possible but no one knows for sure.

5. You are walking down a street in Vitoria (the Basque capital) and you hear a man say to a woman, "Maite zaitut." What did he just tell her?

Answer: "I love you."

In a perfect world, saying "I love you" would be followed by a proposal but that's just my opinion.

6. A person who is born in Basque Country is automatically considered a Basque, and anyone not born in Basque Country will not be considered truly Basque.

Answer: False

It is possible for someone to be Japanese and be Basque as long as they speak the language. A person born in Basque Country that does not speak the language is not considered wholly Basque. See note on Question 3.

7. The Basque language is similar to what other language?

Answer: None

There are some weak links to the Georgian language, which suggests that the Basques may originally have come from the Caucasus mountains.

8. The symbol for Basque Country is a what?

Answer: An oak tree

The Basque cross (not a Christian cross) is also called the 'lauburu', which means 'four heads'.

9. Which political party is most popular?

Answer: Nationalist

The ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna) of the Separatist party receives far more press coverage though. The ETA is a terrorist group that is responsible for at least 800 deaths since the late 1960's.

10. An easy one for you - 'Pays Basque' and 'Pais Vasco' refer to what? (Look at the hint!!!)

Answer: Basque Country

Beautiful country, with very green, rolling hills. I gave you the French and Spanish terms, since Basque country is part of France and Spain.

Source: Author TriviaMelee

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