Spain

Which famous dance is regarded as Spain's national dance?

Paso Double

Which region in Spain has the highest population?

Andalusia

Gibraltar is located on the Iberian Peninsula, but it has been a British territory since what year?

1704

The terrorist group ETA was founded in 1959. What was its goal?

An independent Basque Country

Which movie by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Movie in 2000?

All About My Mother

Spain won the world cup in 2010. Who did they defeat?

Netherlands

Where in Spain will you find a branch of the French Art Museum, the Centre Pompidou?

Malaga

Spain hosted the 1992 Olympics. In which city were the games held?

Barcelona

Who is the best-selling Spanish artist of all time?

Julio Iglesias

Gibraltar is located on the Iberian Peninsula, but has belonged to Great Britain since...?

1704

What should you order if you want to eat tapas in Basque Country?

Pincho

Alhambra is a fortress and palace complex located in Granada that is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Who built it?

The Nasrid dynasty

Which year did Spain win its first World Championship in men's football?

2010

What is the highest mountain in Spain?

Teide

In this Spanish city, John Lennon wrote the song Strawberry Fields Forever?

Almeria

What's the name of the Valencian architect who designed Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden?

Santiago Calatrava

Which region has the most inhabitants?

Andalusia

What is the longest river in Spain?

Tagus

The Gypsy Kings play Catalan Rumba and sing in Spanish but are not a Spanish group. Where do they come from?

France

Two Spanish cities are located in North Africa. Which ones?

Ceuta and Melilla

What is the 800-year-long period called, that saw the Christian Kingdoms recapture Spain from the Moors?

Reconquista

Metropol Parasol is an odd structure in Seville. What material is it built with?

Wood

Where can you find the largest concentration of Salvador Dalí related museums?

Costa Brava

What are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formantera and Cabrera together known as?

Balearic Islands

Spanish is the official language of Spain. What is the second most spoken language in the country?

Catalan

Which author did NOT participate in the Spanish Civil War?

William Faulkner

Which architect designed the Guggenheim Museum?

Frank Gehry

Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 1989?

Camilio José Cela

A lot of the movie "The good, the Bad and the Ugly" was shot in Spain. Where were the scenes in the desert shot?

Andalusia

Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) is a stage cycling race held in Spain. Who won the race in 2016?

Nairo Quintana

Who wrote and directed Pan's Labyrinth?

Guillermo del Toro

What is the nickname of the Spanish national football team?

La Roja

Spain was a dictatorship under the leadership of Franco. When were the first free elections held after his death?

1977

What is the main religion of Spain?

Roman Catholicism

What are tapas?

Small dishes

In which plaza is the Royal Theatre situated in Madrid?

Plaza de Oriente

Which type of alcohol is the base for the alcoholic beverage Sangria?

Wine

What city is the final destination for the popular "El Camino" trail?

Santiago de Compostela

What makes the Spanish anthem unique?

It has no words

What type of government does Spain have?

A monarchy

Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain, but where did he actually come from?

Italy

In 10th century Spain, this city was a European Centre for arts and Sciences?

Córdoba

Which of the following newspapers is not from Spain?

La Tribune

What is the national animal of Spain?

The bull

Mezquita is located in Córdoba and is a combination of two types of buildings. Which ones?

Mosque and cathedral

Which of these is a typical Spanish dish?

Paella

What is the flag carrier airline of Spain called?

Iberia

Where are the Canary Islands located?

Off the coast of North Africa

Which of the following Spanish expressions translates to "tomorrow is another day"?

Mañana es otro dia

Cádiz is a city that is more than 3,000 years old. Which people founded it?

Phoenicians

The National Day of Spain is 12th October. What date is the national day of Catalonien "Diada"?

11th September

Which medal did Rafael Nadal win at the 2008 Summer Olympics?

Gold

La Seu is one of the most popular attractions on Mallorca. What is it?

A cathedral

What takes place at the annual festival La Tomatina?

Participants throw tomatoes at each other

Where was Pablo Picasso born?

Malaga

What's the national anthem of Spain called?

La Marcha Real

What is the population of Spain?

46 million

Which of these languages from Spain isn't a Romance language?

Basque

In 2023, Spain was the world's fifth-largest producer of which energy source?

Wind power

Madrid was founded in 852, but for how long has it been the capital of Spain?

450 years

What colors are the Spanish flag?

Red and yellow

What does the name Mallorca mean?

The larger island

Spain is ranked fifth in the world when you compare what?

Number of cosmetic surgeries per capita

Which team besides Real Madrid plays "El Clásico"?

FC Barcelona

What's the name of the team sport that is popular in Basque Country and Valencia, where you play with a ball against a wall?

Pelota

How many gold medals did Spain win at the 2016 Olympics?

7

During which decade did the Spanish civil war take place?

The 30s

The Guggenheim Museum attracts scores of visitors to the city of...?

Bilbao

Which regions have banned bullfighting?

Catalonia and the Canary Islands

Which Spanish autonomous community banned bullfighting in 1991?

Canary Islands

Which of the following was part of the Spanish Empire?

The Philippines

What was the name of the king who ruled Spain during the transition from military dictatorship to democracy?

Juan Carlos

Which year did Columbus reach the New World?

1492

What does the flag of Catalonia look like?

Red and yellow striped

The Royal Palace of Madrid is only used to...

Host state ceremonies

Which famous attraction in Seville is House Martell's home in the TV series Game of Thrones?

Alcázar of Seville

Famous Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal was trained by Toni Nadal. What other relation did Toni have to him?

Uncle

Rafael Nadal's trainer has another relation to Rafael Nadal. What is it?

He's Rafael's uncle

It's legal in Spain to...

Be nude in public spaces

In which Spanish city is the world's largest bullfighting arena, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, located?

Madrid

What can be seen at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid?

Art

The Spanish double agent Juan Pujol García has received decorations from both the UK and Nazi Germany. What are these decorations called?

Order of the British Empire and the Iron Cross

At what time do they normally have dinner in Spain?

9 pm

Where on Gran Canarias can you hike across vast sand dunes?

Maspalomas

Which of the following ingredients is usually not part of Paella?

Marjoram

How big is the population of Madrid?

3.2 million

The Spanish Civil War was fought between the Republicans and the Nationalists. Who led the Nationalists?

General Francisco Franco

What is Spain's third largest city?

Valencia

In San Sebastian, food is an art. How many restaurants with Michelin stars does the city have?

9

Which instruments do you use when you play flamenco?

Guitar, castanets, cajón

Why did Spain have to return the basketball gold medals from the 2000 Paralympics?

The athletes weren't disabled

Which Spanish Formula One driver has been the most successful?

Fernando Alonso

What is the name of the Spanish version of crème caramel?

Flan

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the biggest nightclub in the world is located on the party island Ibiza. What's its name?

Privilege

Which is Spain's second largest city?

Barcelona

How many Olympic medals did Spain get in total in 2016?

17

Which of the following Mediterranean dishes is not from Spain?

Tapenade

What is Spain the largest producers of in the world?

Olive oil

Who was Francisco de Goya?

An artist

2016 was the first time in Spanish history that a royal stood trial. For which crime was she tried?

Tax evasion

The Euro became the currency of Spain in 2002. What was the previous currency?

The Peseta

Spain is divided into autonomous regions. How many are they?

17

Which book, written by a Spanish author, has been voted the world's best book?

Don Quixote

Which Canary Island is the largest?

Tenerife

How can you go from Sanlúcar de Guadiana to Portugal?

By zip line

In which year did Spain's men's national soccer team win their first FIFA World Cup gold medal?

2010

How many bullfights are held annually in Spain?

2,000

Which of these wines is produced exclusively in Spain?

Rioja

A lot of the movie "The good, the Bad and the Ugly" was shot in Spain. Where were the scenes in the desert shot?

Andalusia

What is the most famous boulevard in Barcelona called?

La Rambla

What is the capital city of Spain?

Madrid

Which one of these countries does Spain NOT border?

Monaco

Which Spanish actress stars in Pirates of the Caribbean and Blow?

Penélope Cruz

Which of the following is a mountain range in Andalusia?

Sierra Nevada

The Vuelta a España, also known as the Tour of Spain, is a multi-stage cycling race held annually. Who won the 2024 edition of the race?

Primož Roglič

Who led the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War?

Francisco Franco

Which of the following is a famous building in Barcelona?

Sagrada Familia

In 2023, Spain was the world's fifth-largest producer of which agricultural product?

Oranges