- 1. Spanish history is filled with rich cultural influences and complex events that have shaped the country into what it is today. From the Roman occupation to the Moorish conquest, Spain has been a melting pot of civilizations that have left their mark on its architecture, art, and traditions. The Spanish Inquisition, the Age of Exploration, and the Golden Age of Spanish literature are just a few of the defining moments in its history. Despite periods of turmoil and upheaval, Spain has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic country with a deep sense of heritage and identity.
Who was the last ruler of Moorish Spain before the Christian Reconquest?
A) Boabdil
B) Alfonso X
C) Ferdinand II
D) Isabella I
- 2. When did the Spanish Civil War take place?
A) 2001-2004
B) 1945-1948
C) 1936-1939
D) 1888-1891
- 3. Which Spanish monarch sent Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas?
A) Philip II
B) Alfonso XIII
C) Charles V
D) Isabella I
- 4. Who was the dictator of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975?
A) Felipe VI
B) Mariano Rajoy
C) Jose Maria Aznar
D) Francisco Franco
- 5. Who was the first Bourbon king of Spain?
A) Charles III
B) Ferdinand VII
C) Philip V
D) Isabella II
- 6. The Spanish Armada was defeated by the English in which year?
A) 1588
B) 1776
C) 1642
D) 1704
- 7. Which Spanish artist is known for his masterpiece 'Guernica'?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Diego Velazquez
C) Salvador Dali
D) Francisco Goya
- 8. Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Americas?
A) Hernan Cortes
B) Juan Ponce de Leon
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Christopher Columbus
- 9. When did Spain become a democracy after the death of Franco?
A) 1962
B) 1999
C) 1985
D) 1978
- 10. Which Spanish region declared independence and has been a source of political tension in recent years?
A) Basque Country
B) Galicia
C) Catalonia
D) Andalusia
- 11. Who was the Spanish king during the period known as the 'Golden Age' of Spain?
A) Isabella I
B) Philip II
C) Philip IV
D) Charles V
- 12. Which Spanish city was home to the Alhambra, a Moorish palace-fortress?
A) Valencia
B) Seville
C) Malaga
D) Granada
- 13. Who was the first Habsburg king of Spain?
A) Ferdinand VI
B) Philip IV
C) Charles I
D) Alfonso XII
- 14. What event led to the War of Spanish Succession?
A) Death of Charles II without an heir
B) Reconquest of Granada
C) Discovery of America
D) Invasion by the Moors
- 15. The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and which other country?
A) France
B) England
C) Portugal
D) Italy
- 16. When did the Moors lose control of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold in Spain?
A) 711
B) 1492
C) 1945
D) 1588
- 17. Which Spanish city was the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics?
A) Madrid
B) Valencia
C) Seville
D) Barcelona
- 18. What was the Reconquista?
A) The Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors
B) The Spanish Civil War
C) The Age of Exploration
D) The Spanish Inquisition
- 19. Which Spanish region is known for its traditional Flamenco music and dance?
A) Galicia
B) Andalusia
C) Catalonia
D) Asturias
- 20. What year did the Spanish Civil War begin?
A) 1936
B) 1918
C) 1945
D) 1956
- 21. Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
A) Juan Ponce de León
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
- 22. Which Spanish artist is known for his surrealist paintings, including 'The Persistence of Memory'?
A) Diego Velázquez
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Francisco Goya
D) Salvador Dalí
- 23. Which Spanish city is famous for its 'La Tomatina' festival?
A) Buñol
B) Barcelona
C) Pamplona
D) Valencia
- 24. Who is considered the national hero of Spain for his role in the Reconquista?
A) El Greco
B) El Cid
C) Miguel de Cervantes
D) Don Quixote
- 25. Which Spanish city is home to the famous Guggenheim Museum?
A) Bilbao
B) Barcelona
C) Madrid
D) Valencia
- 26. Who wrote 'Don Quixote', a classic of Spanish literature?
A) Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
B) Jorge Luis Borges
C) Federico García Lorca
D) Miguel de Cervantes
- 27. Which military dictator ruled Spain from 1923 to 1930?
A) Amadeo I
B) Miguel Primo de Rivera
C) Antonio de Olivares
D) Francisco Franco
- 28. Who led the Spanish colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Juan Ponce de León
C) Miguel López de Legazpi
D) Francisco Pizarro
- 29. Which event marked the beginning of the decline of the Spanish Empire in the 17th century?
A) War of the Spanish Succession
B) Spanish-American War
C) Thirty Years' War
D) Reconquista
- 30. Who was the famous Spanish painter known for his 'Las Meninas'?
A) Diego Velázquez
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Francisco Goya
D) Salvador Dalí
- 31. In what year did Spain join the European Union?
A) 1973
B) 1992
C) 2001
D) 1986
- 32. What is the name of the Spanish dish consisting of rice, saffron, and various meats and vegetables?
A) Gazpacho
B) Tortilla Española
C) Paella
D) Churros
- 33. Who was the leader of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War?
A) Francisco Franco
B) Manuel Azaña
C) José Giral
D) Miguel Primo de Rivera
- 34. Which explorer circumnavigated the globe under the Spanish crown in the 16th century?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Vasco Núñez de Balboa
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 35. What is the name of the traditional Spanish dance characterized by rhythmic stomping and clapping?
A) Bachata
B) Flamenco
C) Tango
D) Salsa
- 36. During which century did the Spanish Reconquista end?
A) 10th
B) 17th
C) 15th
D) 12th
- 37. Which Spanish city was the center of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula for centuries?
A) Valencia
B) Córdoba
C) Barcelona
D) Seville
- 38. Which Spanish city served as the capital for the Habsburg Monarchy?
A) Barcelona
B) Madrid
C) Granada
D) Seville
- 39. Which Spanish architect is known for his unique, organic style, seen in structures like Sagrada Família?
A) Luis Barragán
B) José Rafael Moneo
C) Santiago Calatrava
D) Antoni Gaudí
- 40. Which Spanish region was at the center of the Carlist Wars in the 19th century?
A) Basque Country
B) Valencia
C) Andalusia
D) Galicia
- 41. Who was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Spain after Franco's death?
A) José María Aznar
B) Felipe González
C) Adolfo Suárez
D) Mariano Rajoy
- 42. Which Spanish city is famous for the annual 'Running of the Bulls' during the San Fermín festival?
A) Pamplona
B) Barcelona
C) Seville
D) Madrid
- 43. Which famous Spanish architect designed the Barcelona Pavilion, known for its simple forms and extravagant use of extravagant materials?
A) Rafael Moneo
B) Antoni Gaudí
C) Santiago Calatrava
D) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- 44. In which year did Spain host the Summer Olympics in Barcelona?
A) 2000
B) 1976
C) 1984
D) 1992
- 45. Which organization did Spain join in 1955, signaling its return to the international community after Franco's dictatorship?
A) United Nations
B) Organization of American States
C) NATO
D) European Union
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