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Quiz about A Grand Tour of Spain II
Quiz about A Grand Tour of Spain II

A Grand Tour of Spain II Trivia Quiz


We enjoyed our first trip so much we had to go back to take in some different sites. Follow along as we relate (mostly) real experiences.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jstagamtome
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
170,127
Updated
Dec 29 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1454
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Question 1 of 10
1. After touching down in Madrid, we head north toward the coast. On the way we reach Spain's most famous wine appellation. What is the name of these red wines which come from the sub-regions of Alavesi, Alta, and Baja? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Bilbao, the largest city of the Basque region, we are driving down the Calle de Iparraguirre, and we see in front of us a huge silvery building guarded by a huge topiary dog covered in flowers. What are we dealing with here? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. We drive along the lush green coast to the capital of the province of Navarre, Iruna, better known as Pamplona. This is the city famous for the annual "running of the bulls" in July. In which Ernest Hemingway novel was this event first immortalized? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. As the travel resumes, we come to another of the myriad of famous sites in Spain, that of Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of the country. What is its claim to fame? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Identify our next destination from the description: We head south from Santiago de Compostela and reach a famous town captured by Hannibal in 217 B.C., with a famous university founded in 1218, and which is notable for the golden stone used for building, it's Plateresque and Renaissance architecture. It is home to the "double" cathedral, with the 16th century church built directly next to the 12th century one. The 16th century Casa de las Conchas, or House of the Shells, covered with scalloped shells, currently houses the library. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Once again we must leave a magical place, but more delights await. On we go into Extremadura," , the least "touristy" province of Spain, but was it great! At night, the sky was so clear the heavens were filled with stars from horizon to horizon. What famous Extramaduran monastery has a caribbean island named after it and was the site of baptism of Caribbean natives brought back by Columbus in 1496? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. We head back northeast. Identify the next city we visit by the following: The highest altitude provincial capital in the country, the town is encircled by the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe, with 88 towers, and is known for the many storks which inhabit the town. The cathedral has the tomb of a bishop referred to as "the tanned one" or in Spanish "El Tostado". Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Our next destination is the famous El Escorial, the massive palace and monastery built between 1563 and 1584. This stark, imposing, gray building with 2600 windows and 1200 doors required 1500 workmen to complete. Which royal family constructed and lived in regal splendor in this palace? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. For the last time, we swing south of Madrid into the province of windmills, cheese, marzipan, and saffron. Where are we? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Back in Madrid before we leave, we take a taxi to see the sights. Our taxi driver leisurely stops in the middle of our ride, turns off the meter and hops into the bakery to buy some bread for his dinner. Once we resume our ride, we end up at Madrid's most famous art gallery. What is its name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. After touching down in Madrid, we head north toward the coast. On the way we reach Spain's most famous wine appellation. What is the name of these red wines which come from the sub-regions of Alavesi, Alta, and Baja?

Answer: Rioja

Many Rioja wines are similar to Bordeaux or clarets, since emigres from Bordeaux established many of the wineries. The wines have a distinctive vanilla texture.
2. In Bilbao, the largest city of the Basque region, we are driving down the Calle de Iparraguirre, and we see in front of us a huge silvery building guarded by a huge topiary dog covered in flowers. What are we dealing with here?

Answer: The Guggenheim Museum

With a skin of titanium 0.1 inches thick (but requiring 30 tons!), Frank Gehry's masterpiece is more famous than the art inside. The dog is the "Puppy" sculpture of Jeff Koons. You can see a glimpse of both at the beginning of the James Bond movie "The World is not Enough"
3. We drive along the lush green coast to the capital of the province of Navarre, Iruna, better known as Pamplona. This is the city famous for the annual "running of the bulls" in July. In which Ernest Hemingway novel was this event first immortalized?

Answer: The Sun Also Rises

The running of the bulls began in 1591 as a way to get the bulls into the bullfighting arena. The custom of running in front of the bulls began in the 17th century.
4. As the travel resumes, we come to another of the myriad of famous sites in Spain, that of Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of the country. What is its claim to fame?

Answer: One of the top three destinations for medieval pilgrimages

It was the third most important pilgrimage site after Rome and Jerusalem. It's importance is due to being the site of the tomb of Saint James the apostle. One can stay in the original inn and hospital for sick pilgrims, now a parador.
5. Identify our next destination from the description: We head south from Santiago de Compostela and reach a famous town captured by Hannibal in 217 B.C., with a famous university founded in 1218, and which is notable for the golden stone used for building, it's Plateresque and Renaissance architecture. It is home to the "double" cathedral, with the 16th century church built directly next to the 12th century one. The 16th century Casa de las Conchas, or House of the Shells, covered with scalloped shells, currently houses the library.

Answer: Salamanca

To me, it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. When standing in the square next to the cathedral, you are transported back in time.
6. Once again we must leave a magical place, but more delights await. On we go into Extremadura," , the least "touristy" province of Spain, but was it great! At night, the sky was so clear the heavens were filled with stars from horizon to horizon. What famous Extramaduran monastery has a caribbean island named after it and was the site of baptism of Caribbean natives brought back by Columbus in 1496?

Answer: Guadalupe

The site was chosen when a shepherd discovered a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary there in the 14th century. The island belongs to the French, as the initial Spanish attempts to colonize it were repulsed by the ferocious Carib indians.
7. We head back northeast. Identify the next city we visit by the following: The highest altitude provincial capital in the country, the town is encircled by the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe, with 88 towers, and is known for the many storks which inhabit the town. The cathedral has the tomb of a bishop referred to as "the tanned one" or in Spanish "El Tostado".

Answer: Avila

The walls are over one mile long and are perforated by nine gateways into the city. The speciality sweet of the town, the" yemas" made of sugar and egg yolks, is definitely an acquired taste.
8. Our next destination is the famous El Escorial, the massive palace and monastery built between 1563 and 1584. This stark, imposing, gray building with 2600 windows and 1200 doors required 1500 workmen to complete. Which royal family constructed and lived in regal splendor in this palace?

Answer: Habsburgs

The origin of this palace results from the Spanish victory over the French at the battle of St.Quentin on St Lawrence's Day, 1557. In commemoration of this saint in giving Spain the victory, the palace was constructed.
9. For the last time, we swing south of Madrid into the province of windmills, cheese, marzipan, and saffron. Where are we?

Answer: La Mancha

The most popular Spanish cheese is "Manchego" and "Man of la Mancha" is the play based on Cervantes' Don Quixote, who chased windmills in La Mancha.
10. Back in Madrid before we leave, we take a taxi to see the sights. Our taxi driver leisurely stops in the middle of our ride, turns off the meter and hops into the bakery to buy some bread for his dinner. Once we resume our ride, we end up at Madrid's most famous art gallery. What is its name?

Answer: The Prado

Works from the 12th through the 19th centuries include masterpieces by Velasquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Fra Angelico, Caravaggio and many other masters are represented.
Source: Author jstagamtome

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