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As a traveler, Allena1 is always on the lookout for interesting facts about the places visited. This quiz ranges across the European countries of Spain, France and Italy. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Allena1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Allena1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
390,780

Updated
Jun 02 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
504

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Question 1 of 10

1. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and is the second largest city in Spain. Which of the following can NOT be found in or near Barcelona? Hint

Fabra Observatory

The Prado Museum

A large man-made beach

Football club commonly called Barca

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Question 2 of 10

2. Situated outside of Barcelona is the mountain of Montserrat. It is well known for having which feature? Hint

A volcano, higher than Mt. Etna

A monastery

A 50 foot tall statue of Christ

A large natural bath excavated by the Romans

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Barcelona, there are a lot of buildings designed by a famous Catalan-born architect. Who is he? Hint

Pablo Picasso

Antoni Gaud� i Cornet

Christopher Wren

I M Pei

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is NOT a "Romance" language, i.e. primarily derived from the classic Vulgar Latin, the language of the Romans? Hint

French

Romanian

Catalan

German

5. The northern parts of Spain include another region which considers itself different from either country in which the natives live, interact and maintain local traditions. Which is the name for this group, that also lives in both Spain and France? Hint

Portuguese

Asturians

Castilians

Basque

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Basque region has the oldest European language, "Euskera". Which language is the base language for Euskera? Hint

Latin

French

Spanish

It is not based on any known language

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Question 7 of 10

7. To the south of Catalina is the Rioja (Pronounced Re-OWE -Ha) region, known for its wine. Which wine region from France has the same climate, same stony soil and the same valley characteristics as the Rioja Region of Spain? Hint

Bordeaux

Seine

Paris

Champagne

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Question 8 of 10

8. Along the border of Spain and France lies a very small landlocked country called Andorra. What language is spoken in Andorra? Hint

Catalan

Greek

Latin

Hebrew

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Question 9 of 10

9. Corsica is a mountainous island just north of the Island of Sardinia. Corsicans speak Corsican (Corsu) and other languages including English. Which country has Corsica as one of its territories? Hint

Andorra

Italy

France

Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which sea includes the Island of Sardinia, the port of Barcelona and city called Genoa? Hint

Mediterranean

Sargasso

Black

Aegean

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and is the second largest city in Spain. Which of the following can NOT be found in or near Barcelona?

Answer: The Prado Museum

The Fabra Observatory dates from 1904. FC Barcelona is a world-famous soccer club, and the 4.9 miles of beach was developed in 1992 for the Olympics. The Prado is in Madrid over 600 Kilometers away.

2. Situated outside of Barcelona is the mountain of Montserrat. It is well known for having which feature?

Answer: A monastery

The Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat is home to the famous "The Black Madonna", a well-preserved wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. Aging has turned the original wood black, hence its name.

3. In Barcelona, there are a lot of buildings designed by a famous Catalan-born architect. Who is he?

Answer: Antoni Gaud� i Cornet

Upon graduating from Architecture School, Gaudi's Dean was heard to remark, "We have either graduated a genius or a mad man". Gaudi went on to design a number of revered buildings in Barcelona, including his masterpiece, the church of the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family). Construction of this building began in 1882, and continued throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first.

4. Which of these is NOT a "Romance" language, i.e. primarily derived from the classic Vulgar Latin, the language of the Romans?

Answer: German

German is classified as a Germanic branch of the Indo-European languages. the other three are all Romance languages. The language of Catalonia (Catalan) is spoken in contiguous parts of France as well as northern Spain.

Answer: Basque

The Basques have a wonderful tradition of serving hard cider. You stand in line, then hold your cup under the one in front when you are second from the huge barrel. You then add about 3 inches to your cup and move away so that the next in line can have a turn.

Then you go back to your seat and eat wonderful broiled steak and return to the open barrel, occasionally. One should arrive and leave by cab.

6. The Basque region has the oldest European language, "Euskera". Which language is the base language for Euskera?

Answer: It is not based on any known language

Speakers of this language are found in both France and Spain but no other language is like Euskera, and its origins are unclear.

Answer: Bordeaux

Bordeaux wines are usually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Called Claret in Great Britain, these Bourdeaux blends are well marketed and contain the same varietals as those from the much less expensive Rioja.

8. Along the border of Spain and France lies a very small landlocked country called Andorra. What language is spoken in Andorra?

Answer: Catalan

Catalan is the official language of Andorra and is also spoken on the Island of Sardinia.

Answer: France

Napoleon was born on Corsica in 1808.

10. Which sea includes the Island of Sardinia, the port of Barcelona and city called Genoa?

Answer: Mediterranean

The Ligurian Sea and the Balearic Sea straddle the Gulf of Lion and
Marseilles, along this northwest coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Source: Author Allena1

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