A Historic Tour of Portugal

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1. As we fly into Lisbon, Portugal's largest city, I think back to the events of November 1st, 1755. What happened? The plague arrived by boat from North Africa A devastating earthquake hit the city The city was overrun by the Spanish Portugal became a nation

2. There are four of us traveling, and we have more luggage than any Portuguese car can hold. We have to drive from Lisbon to Oporto to pick up the single adequate rental car available that has a trunk larger than my glove compartment. The rear seat passengers survived the trip to Oporto, except for minor crush injury under all the luggage as if their air bags were deployed for the entire ride. In Oporto, we head for the "lodges" on the banks of the Douro river. What does one find in these lodges? Tree bark stored for curring to make cork Casino gambling Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, Augustinians and others Port wine for aging or shipping

3. As we drive around sightseeing, everyone tells us to see the "barcos rabelos". What are these? Sailing vessels that carry port Bullfights in which the bulls are not killed Colorful blue and white tiles that adorn many of the older buildings A fortified island in the harbor, the symbol of Lisbon

4. We are quite giddy as we leave Oporto, likely due to the "angel's share" , which has clouded our sensorium. What is the "angel's share"? The local's name for the exhaust pollution for which Oporto's air is famous The traditional parting drink to toast the guardian angel and assure a safe journey The evaporation of wine or spirits as it ages in casks A traditional Portuguese dessert flamed with plum brandy

5. We cross the elegant arched and two-tiered Dom Luis I bridge, designed by an assistant of Gustav Eiffel and leave the city. We ultimately head northwest to Guimares, Portugal's original capital, to stay in a medieval monastery converted to a hotel. Portugal has a network of these historic hotels analogous to the famous Spanish paradors. In Portugal, these state-run historic hotels are called what? Aveiros Pacos Mercados Pousadas

6. We travel to historic Tomar, and visit the Templar's castle, which cannot be described in words, but has to be experienced. Whetting our appetite for history, we continue on to one of Portugal's crown jewels: the Dominican abbey of Santa Maria da Vitoria at Batalha. The unique elaborate style of architecture here has been given its own designation. What is this style called? Federacao Barrancine Fragil Manueline

7. When visiting Portugal, one cannot avoid seeing the exquisite painted tiles everywhere: on ceilings, walls, floors, and every other conceivable item, such as benches, stoves, and panels. What is the name given to the tiles of this characteristically Portuguese form of art? Azulejos Romarias Tilios Aguardentes

8. What product of Quercus Suber is very important to the Portuguese economy? Answer: (One Word)

9. In Lisbon, what guard tower built in the Tagus river in 1515 is many times used as a symbol of the city? Torre de Belem Torre de Conchas Torre Alphonso Torre de Marinha

10. Where would you find acordas, caldeirada, and bacalhau? On traditional folk garments In a church On a dining table In a pottery shop