Hispanic Quiz

QUIZ

general knowledge about the hispanic world

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QUESTION 1/13

Question 1/13

A) Madrid

-Madrid is the capital of Spain because in 1561, King Philip II chose it for its central location, making it easier to rule the whole country. - Barcelona is important, but its location by the sea made it less practical. -Berlin is in Germany, not Spain.

QUESTION 2/13

QUESTION 2/13

C) Venezuela

Venezuela Colombia Ecuador

The flag of Venezuela has three horizontal stripes: yellow, blue, and red. Unlike Colombia’s flag, Venezuela’s blue stripe has eight white stars, which stand for the country’s original states. Venezuela’s flag also has a coat of arms in the yellow stripe. Ecuador’s flag looks similar, with the same colors, but it has a different coat of arms and design.

QUESTION 3/13

QUESTION 3/13

False

Machu Picchu is not in Mexico. It is in Peru, South America. Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city built high in the Andes mountains.

QUESTION 4/13

QUESTION 4/13

B) Paella

The image is of a paella a famous dish from Spain. It’s made with rice, seafood, and sometimes chicken or rabbit, cooked in a large pan. It’s different from ceviche, a dish from Peru, which is made with raw fish marinated in lemon or lime juice, and also from tacos, a popular Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese.

QUESTION 5/13

QUESTION 5/13

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, known for his time at Barcelona and multiple Ballon d'Or wins.

QUESTION 6/13

QUESTION 6/13

C) Brazil

Brazil is not a Spanish-speaking country because it was colonized by Portugal, not Spain. As a result, Portuguese became the official language. In contrast, Paraguay, Mexico, and Cuba were all colonized by Spain, so Spanish became the official language in those countries.

QUESTION 7/13

Question 7/13

C) Spain

Spain won the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final, marking their first-ever World Cup victory.

QUESTION 8/13

QUESTION 8/13

B) Puerto Rico D) Cuba

Salsa music and dance originated in Cuba and Puerto Rico in the 1940s and 1950s, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz influences.

QUESTION 9/13

QUESTION 9/13

A) Chile

Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the western edge of South America, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes Mountains to the east. Chile's distinctive shape makes it easily recognizable on a map.

QUESTION 10/13

QUESTION 10/13

B)

The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo: A famous painting showing two versions of Frida, symbolizing her inner conflict and pain, often linked to her personal struggles.Fernando Botero: He paints exaggerated, rounded figures, often with a humorous or critical undertone. Salvador Dalí: A surrealist painter famous for dreamlike, distorted images, like his iconic The Persistence of Memory with melting clocks.

QUESTION 11/13

QUESTION 11/13

A) Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican celebration that honors deceased loved ones. It takes place on November 1st and 2nd and involves creating altars, offering food, candles, marigolds, and sugar skulls to welcome the spirits back. The holiday blends indigenous beliefs with Catholic traditions and is known for its vibrant and colorful decorations.

QUESTION 12/13

QUESTION 12/13

D) Giant tortoises

The Galápagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are famous for their giant tortoises. These tortoises are unique to the islands and played an important role in helping Charles Darwin develop his theory of evolution. Some of these tortoises can live over 100 years!

QUESTION 13/13

Question 13/13

D) Easter Island

The Moai statues are massive stone figures created by the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), which is part of Chile in the Pacific Ocean. These statues, carved between the 13th and 16th centuries, represent human figures, often believed to depict important ancestors. They are one of the world’s greatest archaeological mysteries.

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What country does Easter Island belong to?

Chile