The Catholic Church in contemporary Spain - Exam
- 1. Which Spanish holiday has strong Catholic roots and is celebrated in December?
A) Valentine's Day
B) Easter
C) Halloween
D) Christmas
- 2. Which Pope visited Spain in 2011 for World Youth Day?
A) Pope Pius XII
B) Pope Francis
C) Pope Benedict XVI
D) Pope John Paul II
- 3. Which Spanish city is known for its famous Cathedral that attracts many pilgrims?
A) Madrid
B) Sevilla
C) Santiago de Compostela
D) Barcelona
- 4. During which Spanish festival are religious processions a key feature?
A) San Fermín
B) La Tomatina
C) Fallas
D) Semana Santa (Holy Week)
- 5. What is the role of the ‘Cura’ in the Spanish Catholic Church?
A) Bishop
B) Cardinal
C) Pope
D) Parish Priest
- 6. What is the central religious text in Catholicism?
A) The Torah
B) The Bible
C) The Book of Mormon
D) The Quran
- 7. Which Spanish film director is known for intertwining Catholic themes in his works?
A) Luis Buñuel
B) Pedro Almodóvar
C) Alejandro Amenábar
D) Carlos Saura
- 8. What is the name of the Catholic-inspired charity organization in Spain?
A) Greenpeace
B) UNICEF
C) Caritas
D) Red Cross
- 9. In what year did Spain's constitution declare freedom of religion?
A) 1978
B) 1982
C) 1965
D) 1991
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