Spain Quiz

Its regions, history, art, food, sport and festivals.

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20 of them, with the answers

The questions, with answers

1. In which year did Spain win the Women’s World Cup?

   Answer2023

2. Which small country lies in the Pyrenees between Spain and France?

   AnswerAndorra

3. In which city is the San Mamés stadium?

   AnswerBilbao

4. Which monastery-palace did Philip II build near Madrid?

   AnswerEl Escorial

5. With which country does Spain share Pheasant Island, which changes hands every six months?

   AnswerFrance

6. "Patatas bravas" are potatoes served with what?

   AnswerA spicy sauce

7. In which century was the University of Salamanca founded?

   AnswerThe 13th

8. In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas for Spain?

   Answer1492

9. What is the name of Don Quixote’s horse?

   AnswerRocinante

10. Although it lies mostly west of Greenwich, mainland Spain runs on which time?

    AnswerCentral European Time

11. What is the name of the Queen of Spain, wife of Felipe VI?

    AnswerLetizia

12. What are the small dishes served with drinks in Spanish bars called?

    AnswerTapas

13. What is Seville’s big spring fair called?

    AnswerFeria de Abril

14. Which town is the southernmost point of mainland Spain?

    AnswerTarifa

15. What is the largest of the Canary Islands?

    AnswerTenerife

16. Philip V, king of Spain from 1700, was the grandson of which French king?

    AnswerLouis XIV

17. Which almond-and-honey sweet do Spaniards eat at Christmas?

    AnswerTurrón

18. Athletic Bilbao traditionally fields only players linked to which region?

    AnswerThe Basque Country

19. What does Don Quixote mistake for giants?

    AnswerWindmills

20. Who is the Spanish men’s national team’s all-time top scorer?

    AnswerDavid Villa