APPENDIX E (Rev 2007)
Hispanic Studies League
CULTURE BOWL
The students from a team competing together in the culture bowl event will be referred to as a
“squad” in order to distinguish it from the overall team from which the squad comes. Each
competing team may enter only one squad in the culture bowl event. Each squad must consist of
three students, one of which MUST be Level I. The captain of a squad may change from match
to match, but each squad must have a captain competing. If the captain changes during a match
because of emergency substitution, the judge must be notified. Native speakers may compete.
All rounds will employ the use of buzzers. If a host school does not have a reliable set of
buzzers of the type used for academic teams, then the LA will provide a set. However, it is
preferable that the host schools provide buzzer sets as the student helpers will be more likely to
know how to set them up and use them.
The first round will consist of relays with all squads present. Members of each squad are seated
one behind the other. Each participant will compete against one participant from each other
squad. The judge will ask a set of ten questions, and then the contestants will rotate. The
procedure is then repeated until all participants have had the opportunity to answer questions.
There will be three sub-rounds in the relay round. After the relay round, the judge will tally the
points and determine the seeding for the single elimination bracket tournament that will
determine the winner. If there is a tie for a place in the bracket, additional questions will be used
to break the tie; however, the extra points are NOT counted toward the squad’s total point count.
If the total number of squads equals nine or less, a four-squad bracket will be used. If the total
number of squads equals ten or more, an eight-squad bracket will be used.
As soon as the pairings are announced, the bracket play will commence. At each level of play,
the squads that have yet to play will be sequestered so that they do not hear the questions used.
This is because the same questions will be used for each match. Once a squad has completed a
match, they are free to leave or stay and watch. At the end of bracket play there will be an
automatic tie for third and fifth places. Total points earned, including points earned for the relay
round (but not including any points earned from a tie-breaker) will be used as the first tie
breaker. The second tie breaker will be a comparison of point differentials in matches played.
All matches will be played with buzzer sets.
Any player may buzz in at any point during the reading of the question. The judge will stop and
allow the question to be answered without finishing the question. The player who buzzed in
must answer the question without help from teammates. If the answer is incorrect, the question
will rebound to the opposing team. ON REBOUND, ONLY THE CAPTAIN MAY ANSWER,
BUT S/HE MAY CONSULT WITH THE REST OF THE TEAM. If the question was read in its
entirety before the original buzzer, then it will NOT be repeated. If the buzzer interrupted the
reading of the question, then, on rebound, the question will be read before the opposing team is
required to answer.
A master set of 900 questions will be provided to each sponsor at the time of registration. All
questions will be drawn from that list. Teachers, judges and students are encouraged to suggest
new questions for the following year. These will be distributed as updates when teams reregister for the new school year. The new questions will be included in the master list for
distribution to new teams. Teachers, judges and students are encouraged to review the questions
for correctness and clarity. If any questions arise they should be forwarded to the LA.
Correction updates, if needed, will be distributed by email to all registered teams.
Questions will be used in the following rotation:
November- 1-150,
December- 151-300,
January- 301-450,
February- 451-600,
March- 601-750,
April- 751-900.
Questions 1-900 will be in play for the Championships. Each year the order of the questions will
be scrambled. While the questions will be basically the same, it will be necessary to use a new
list each year.
The master list of questions follows. All relevant forms will be found in Appendix G.
Hispanic Studies League
CULTURE BOWL QUESTIONS
Note: This list of questions has resulted from many years of collecting from many different
sources. They have been transcribed several times. There are probably many typographical and
some factual errors. Please do not hesitate to call such errors to the attention of the League
Administrator for correction. Additionally, if you find any questions which are difficult to
understand or are poorly worded, let the LA know. If you feel any of the questions are outdated
or of dubious value or if you have any suggestions for new questions to add to the list, submit
them to the LA for next year. There have been a few questions deleted from last year. We will
use this list as the basis for references. If you find mistakes or if you have questions, please use
the numbers here as references. For the 2007-2008 year the order has been scrambled, so DO
NOT USE PREVIOUS LISTS. Also, note the divisions of the questions.
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What is “ tlachtli”?
A game with ritual and religious overtones combining elements of basketball and soccer,
played by the pre-Columbian Indians from Honduras to Arizona
Who wrote “Doña Bárbara”? Rómulo Gallegos
Who was “La Malinche”?
an Indian princess given to Cortés who also served as his translator
Who wrote “La Araucana”? Pedro de Ercilla
Who composed “Malaguena”?
Ernesto Lecuona
What is “patolli”? A board game resembling parcheesi played by the pre-Columbian Indians.
What does “Pre-Columbian” mean? before Columbus’ arrival in the New World
What is “Tradicciones Peruanas”? A collection of stories about colonial life written by Ricardo Palma
What is a charreada? rodeo
What is a charro? Mexican cowboy
What is a corrida?
bull fight
What is a gaseosa? soft drink
What is a libreria? book Store
What is a mango? fruit
What is a merendero? Place where refreshments or light meals are served
What is a merengue? A dance ( national dance of the Dominican Republic)
What is a mestizo? A person with Spanish and Indian blood
What is a parador? A castle converted into a hotel
What is a pepita? Pumpkin seed
What is a piropo? A spoken compliment, sometimes crude, aimed at women
What is a porrón?
leather flask for drinking wine
What is a ruedo? An arena
What is a torero? A bullfighter
What is a zócalo? The central plaza in a Mexican city
What is an empanada? a pastry filled with meat or sweet filling
What is an hostería? A restaurant
What nationality are ticos? Costa Rican
Where is Asturias located?
north coast of Spain between Galicia and Basque provinces
Which sea borders Spain?
Mediterranean
What is ceviche? Raw fish marinated in lime juice
What is chorizo? Sausage
What is chuño? Freeze- dried potatoes used in the Andes
33. What are columpios?
Swings
34. Who was Don Juan? A famous lover (first appeared in Spanish literature in El burlador de Sevilla, Tirso de
Molina)
35. What is El Escorial?
palace and monastery
36. What is El Excelsior?
newspaper (N.Y. Times of Mexico)
37. What is El Rastro?
flea market in Madrid
38. What was Goya’s profession? painter
39. What are granadas? Pomegranates
40. Where is horchata drunk?
Spain and Mexico
41. What is huitlacoche? A fungus that grows on corn, eaten in chili sauce in Mexico. (considered a delicacy)
42. What color is chorizo? Red
43. What is jerez? sherry (wine)
44. What is La Guaira? The principal port of Venezuela
45. Who painted Las Meninas?
Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Yelazquez
46. Where are lumiarias used? New Mexico (the practice has spread now to other states, but it started in New
Mexico)
47. When are luminarias used?
at Christmas
48. What is masa harina? Corn flour
49. How did Maximilian die? executed by firing squad
50. What was Maximilian’s nationality? Austrian
51. Who was Maximilian’s wife?
Carlota
52. Where is Navarre?
east of Basque region
53. What are nopales? An edible cactus used in salads and as hot vegetable (pad from a prickly pear)
54. What is pulque? A type of hard liquor (fermented juice of maguey plant, found only Mexico)
55. Name Don Quixote’s squire? Sancho Panza
56. Who was Roberto Clemente? baseball player
57. What is Spanish manzanilla? Wine lightly flavored with camomile
58. What are tertulias? Afternoon discussions at a local café
59. What is the huapango? A huastec (Mexican Indian) dance or song
60. What is the jota?
dance
61. Name Columbus’ three ships. Nina, Pinta, and Santa María
62. When is turrón eaten? Christmas
63. What is turrón?
nougat
64. What is yerba mate? A type of tea consumed in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay
65. How do you say “a week from today” in Spanish? Ocho días
66. What is the song “Adelita” about? Women of the Mexican Revolution
67. When do you say “Buen provecho”?
at mealtime
68. What is meant by “dar un paseo”?
to take a walk
69. What is depicted in “El baile de los viejitos”? old men dancing
70. What and where is “el Salto de Tenquendama”? falls in Colombia higher (but not wider) than Niagra Falls
71. Where would you find “el Castillo del Morro”?
in the harbor of Havana
72. Who wrote the novel “María”? Jorge Isaacs
73. What city is the “Pittsburgh” of Spain? Bilbao
74. Who searched for the “seven cities of Cibola”? Coronado
75. Who is knows as “the Liberator:?
Simón Bolívar
76. Which Caribbean island houses 2 nations, 1 French speaking, and 1 Spanish speaking?
Hispanolia
77. Who were the first 2 leaders of the independence movement of Mexico?
Miguel Hidalgo & José María
Morelos
78. Name one of Mexico’s 3 mountain ranges.
Sierra Madre del Sur, Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre
Occidental
79. El Bacherillato Clásico is a system of education comparable to what institution in America? High School
80. What Spanish conquistador built a palace in Cuernavaca, Mexico? Hernan Cortés
81. What is flan? A dessert made from egg custard
82. What is gazpacho? A cold vegetable soup from Andalucía
83. For what is yucca a common substitute ?
potatoes
84. What is La Vuelta a España? Bicycle race
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Where in Mexico is a large Volkswagen factory? Puebla
Where in Missouri is a replica of the Giralda? Kansas City
When would one hear a “Paso Doble”? at a bullfight
Where would one find a salida de los toros?
in a bullring
Where did paella become a specialty?
Valencia, Spain
What Mexican president was a Zapotec Indian? Benito Juárez
What is sold in a zapatería? Shoes
What is special about a quinceañera? She is celebrating her 15 th birthday
What is sung on a person’s birthday in Mexico? Las Mañanitas
What is the “Albaicín”? A neighborhood in Granada that has been home to the gypsies since the beginnings of
the Reconquest
95. What is the “Alcázar”? A Moorish castle in Toledo destroyed in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39)
96. What is the “Giralda”? A famous tower on the Cathedral of Seville
97. What do you call a soap opera in Spanish? A Telenovela
98. What is zarzuela? A spicy shellfish stew or a short, lively Spanish musical show
99. When would you be able to see a Passion Play in Mexico? During Holy Week
100. Who wrote the earliest account of the Mexican conquest? Bernal Díaz del Castillo
101. When did Puerto Ricans acquire U.S. citizenship?
1917
102. After 1000 years of advanced civilization what happened to the Mayan cities of Chichen Itzá and Uxmal?
abandoned
103. What is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic people? Roman Catholic
104. What country is named after the equator?
Ecuador
105. When was the Golden Age of Spanish literature?
16th and 17th centuries
106. The Aztecs used what agricultural product both as money and a drink? Cacao beans
107. What is the national airline of Spain? Iberia
108. Which Latin Grammy artist’s album “Supernatural” won eight Grammy awards in 2000?
Carlos Santana
109. What are the two alcoholic ingredients in sangria? Red wine and brandy
110. What is the main alcoholic ingredient in a margarita? Tequila
111. What president started to Alliance for Progress? John F. Kennedy
112. What mountain range stretches along the west coast of South America?
Andes
113. Name the 5 Latin American countries that do not have volcanoes? (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras,
Uruguay Paraguay)
114. Name the 7 Central American countries. (Honduras, Costa Rico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize,
Panama)
115. Name the two South American capitals located on the banks of the same river. Buenos Aires and Montevideo
116. What Caribbean country shares an island with Haiti?
Dominican Republic
117. What Mexican revolutionary led an army of cowboys and ruffians in the Mexican Revolution of 1910? Pancho
Villa
118. What is “La Araucana” and what is its subject matter? an epic poem about the conquest of Chile
119. Who are Gaspar, Melchior and Baltasar?
The 3 kings
120. What event involving humans and animals happens in July in Pamplona, Spain?
The running of the bulls
121. What vegetable is carved and judged at a festival in Oaxaca?
radish
122. The Achipelago of Colón and the Enchanted Isles are less common names for what Islands? Galápagos Islands
123. What is the social and commercial center of Barcelona? La Plaza de Cataluña
124. Name the two seas and one ocean surrounding Spain. Cantabrian, Mediterranean, Atlantic
125. Where is Cadiz?
in Andalucia, a port on the Atlantic
126. What Indians occupied the Andean region of Peru? Incas
127. What musical instrument did Andrés Segovia play? Guitar
128. What are tapas? Appetizers
129. What is celebrated on April 14? Pan American Day
130. The bear and tree are the symbols of what Spanish city? Madrid
131. In what natural products are tamales wrapped? Corn husks and bananas leaves
132. What type of dances are preserved by the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico? Regional dances (some of PreColombian origin)
133. Between what two countries are found the Iguazú Falls? Brazil & Argentina
134. In what war did Argentina become involved in April 1982? the war with Britain over the Falkland Islands?
135. Who was the famous Argentine writer who was almost blind? Jorge Luís Borges
136. Who was the Mexican artist who also painted murals in Detroit, New York and San Francisco?
Diego
Rivera
137. San Sebastian is known as the ----or ----of Spain. Biarritz or Lido
138. What country is described as being the “Breadbasket of South America” because on the amount of grain it
exports? Argentina
139. What holiday is known as La Nochebuena?
Christmas Eve
140. What can you see at the Palacio de Bellas Artes? Dancing, concerts, opera
141. What would you buy at a carnicería?
meat
142. What would you buy at a lecheria?
dairy products
143. On what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán built? a lake
144. From what country is baseball player Sammy Sosa?
Dominican Republic
145. What was the last battle for independence in South America?
Ayacucho
146. What is the famous beach found in the Basque region? San Sebastian
147. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? each bean has a moth larva inside, when the larva wiggles the bean
jumps
148. What does one do before purchasing an item in a Mexican market? Bargain for a price
149. What event marked the beginning of the Spanish Empire? discovery of the New World
150. What is the difference between the Policía Armada and the Urbanos? Policia Armada – Guards; Urbanos –
Traffic Police
For the month of December use 151-300.
151. Who is the well-known blind singer from Puerto Rico? Jose Feliciano
152. What war resulted in Bolivia becoming landlocked? War of the Pacific with Chile
153. What is the “Operation Bootstrap”? 1941 economic program of Puerto Rico
154. What two European countries border Spain?
France, Portugal (Andorra)
155. What body of water border Spain to the southeast?
Mediterranean Sea
156. What Central American country borders South America? Panama
157. What South American country borders Colombia and Peru?
Ecuador
158. Name one country, which borders Ecuador. Peru, Colombia
159. Where was Pablo Picasso born?
Málaga
160. What did they begin building in Mexico City in 1967 to improve the traffic situation? The metro (or subway)
161. When was the Giralda built? 1184
162. Who actually kills the bull, the picador or the matador? the matador
163. What is a southwestern bulto? Religious carving in wood
164. What Spanish dictator is buried at the Valle de los Caídos? Francisco Franco
165. What country was founded by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1844? The Dominican Republic
166. What treaty was signed by the United States and Mexico after the Mexican -American War? Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo
167. Which is stronger, un café solo or un cortado? un café solo
168. What do Hispanic children call “Hide and Seek”? Escondidas or Escondillas
169. What do Hispanic people call soccer? Fútbol
170. What style of art can be seen in the Alhambra?
Moorish or Arabic
171. From what are the candies yemas made? Egg yolks
172. What is the oldest capital city in the United States?
Santa Fe
173. What was the ancient capital of the Incas?
Cuzco
174. Of what country is Carácas the capital? Venezuela
175. What is the largest Caribbean Island? Cuba
176. According the 2000 US census, how many Hispanics are living in the United States (within 5 million)? 35.3
million
177. What is the smallest Central American country? El Salvador
178. Who wrote the nineteenth century grammar text still considered one to the best? Andrés Bello
179. The Pan American Union changed names in 1948, what is the current name? The Organization of American
States
180. What famous Mexican cartoon character was taken off the air but returned in June 2002 because of his fans’
campaign? Speedy Gonzalez
181. What and where is Chichen Itzá? Major site of Mayan ruins in Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula)
182. Who founded Santiago de Chile?
Pedro de Valdivia
183. What two battles guaranteed Chile’s independence?
Chacabuco & Maipu
184. Which part of the chili is hotter, the flesh or the seeds?
the seeds
185. Where are Cotopaxi and Chinbrazo located?
Ecuador
186. Who led the victorious Christian armies at the Battle of Covadonga? Pelayo el Magnífico
187. Who wrote the novel Cien Años de Soledad? Gabriel García Márquez
188. Name the book by Ciro Alegria about the life of the Indians of Peru. “El mundo es ancho y ajeno”
189. Name two important Roman cities past which the Guadiana runs. Mérida & Badajoz
190. Tikal is an ancient city built by what group of people? the Mayans
191. What is the oldest city in the United States?
St. Augustine, FL
192. What is the principal city of Andalucía? Seville
193. Who built the ancient city of Machu Pichu in Peru? Incas
194. For which king did Columbus claim the New World? Fernando (Ferdinand)
195. How many trips did Columbus make to the New World? 4
196. Where did the Celtiberians come from? union of the Celts and Iberians
197. What kind of cider comes from Asturias?
apple
198. What is the most common type of oil used in Spanish cooking?
olive oil
199. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of what country?
The United States
200. Name Mexico’s most famous composer and director of classical music. Carlos Chavez
201. What famous painter is considered both French and Spanish? Picasso
202. What is the decorated container filled with candy and toys that blindfolded Mexican children try to break open
at parties? Piñata
203. For whom was the continent of South America named? (Amerigo Vespucci)
204. During what centuries was Córdoba the capital of the Musulman government? 10th&11th
205. What did Gonzalo de Córdoba do? Conquer most of Italy
206. On what river is Cordoba? Guadalquivir
207. What are Chimborazo and Cotopaxi? Mountains in Ecuador
208. In 3 Central America countries the name of the capital lay contains at least a part of the name of the country.
Name the three cities. Guatemala City, Panama City, and San Salvador
209. What two Latin American countries are landlocked? Bolivia and Paraguay
210. Which two South American countries, if placed across the US, would reach from New York to San Francisco?
Brazil & Chile
211. In what Latin American country is the Darien rain forest located?
Panamá
212. From what South American country are the Incas? Peru
213. From what South American country is Gabriela Mistral? Chile
214. In what Spanish speaking country was Picasso born? (Spain)
215. What Spanish speaking Caribbean country is closest to Florida? Cuba
216. What is the largest country in Central America? Nicaragua
217. What is the largest country in South American? Brazil
218. What is the oldest country in the Caribbean? Dominican Republic
219. In what sea is Cuba located?
Caribbean
220. This daughter of a Cuban American stars in such films as Shrek, Being John Malkovich and The Mask.
Cameron Diaz
221. Name the famous egg custard of Mexico and Spain. Flan
222. What is the national dance of Brazil? Samba
223. When is Mexican Independence Day?
Sept. 16
224. What is a teatro de marionetas? Puppet theater
225. The cites of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, and Caracas are found on what continent? South
America
226. What is Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar’s nickname? El Cid
227. What is the Flor de Nochebuena? The poinsettía
228. What was the “Grito de Dolores”?
229. Where is the Basilica de Guadalupe?
Mexico City
230. What did Vasco Nuñez de Balboa discover? The Pacific Ocean
231. What nationality was José de la Borda, the man who created a silver empire in 18 th century Mexico? French
232. Who painted El Entierro Del Conde de Orgaz? El Greco
233. When does one eat desayuno? morning
234. Who was the Mexican dictator during the Mexican-American war?
Santa Ana
235. Who was the Paraguayan dictator known as “the Supreme”?
Dr. Jose Gaspar de Francia
236. How did Pancho Villa die? Shot in an ambush
237. What is depicted in Diego Rivera’s mural in the National Palace? Mexican history
238. Who appeared to Juan Diego? The Virgin of Guadalupe
239. What explorer from Spain discovered the Pacific Ocean? Vasco Nunez de Balboa
240. What form of transportation do the majority of city dwelling Colombians use? Bus
241. What game of chance do many Mexicans play every day? The national lottery
242. What style of architecture do you find in southern Spain? Arabic or Moorish
243. What type of soup do Spaniards eat to cure everything?
Garlic
244. From what Spanish-speaking country does saffron come? Spain
245. In which two countries does Lake Titicaca lie? Bolivia & Perú
246. Near what U.S. city does Ciudad Juárez lie?
El Paso, Texas
247. Who founded the Bourbon dynasty in Spain?
Felipe V
248. Why do Spanish people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
for good luck
249. When do the Spanish eat a Roscón de Reyes?
January 6
250. What part of the egg is the yema? Yolk
251. In what city is El Cid buried? Burgos
252. What artist immortalized Toledo? El Greco
253. What is the national emblem of Guatemala?
Quetzal bird
254. Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortés conquered the Empire?
Moctezuma II
255. All major Spanish rivers empty into the Atlantic except one. Name it. The Ebro
256. What is distinctive about enchiladas suizas? Their sauce is made with heavy cream
257. Where did the Iberians enter Spain?
from the South
258. What is the mexican equivalent of “The District of Columbia”?
El Distrito Federal
259. Which king had El Escorial built?
Felipe II
260. What is a tortilla Española? Potato omelet
261. Name the two programs established by the U.S. in 1961 aimed at helping Latin America. Alliance for Progress,
Operation Bootstrap
262. Which capital city in Europe has the highest Elevation?
Madrid, Spain
263. Who was the first European explorer to reach Florida?
Juan Ponce de Leon
264. Who was the first European explorer to reach the Mississippi River?
Hernan de Soto
265. What is the greatest event in soccer, which takes place every four years? The World Cup
266. Who was the Spanish explorer who searched for the Fountain of Youth?
Juan Ponce de León
267. Which is Panama’s leading export? A- oil, B-sugarcane, C-Bananas
C- Bananas
268. What is Cervantes’ most famous novel? Don Quizote de la Mancha
269. The tomb of which famous explorer is in the Cathedral of Seville? Columbus
270. What is Spain’s most famous soccer team? Real Madrid
271. What is the most famous art museum in Spain? El Prado
272. What is the most famous book written by Miguel de Cervantes? Don Quixote
273. Where is the most famous Roman aqueduct in Spain?
Segovia
274. For what is Xochimilco famous? Floating gardens
275. Which country reaches the farthest south?
Chile
276. What is chichi? Fermented corn drink used by the Indians of Peru & Bolivia
277. What country has the fifth largest Spanish speaking population in the world?
United States
278. Where will you always find the primary cathedral in a town? on the main square (zocalo)
279. Who was Lucille Ball’s first husband?
Desi Arnaz
280. Linda Alvarado was the first Hispanic to become the owner of a major league baseball team in 1993. Which
team was it?
Colorado Rockies
281. What city was Spain’s first capital? Toledo
282. Name three of the five U.S. states that have Spanish names. (Note: New Mexico is not a Spanish name because
“New” is not Spanish and “Arizona” is not Spanish either.)
Florida, Colorado, Montana, Nevada,
California (Texas)
283. What is another name for the game pelota? Jai alai
284. What is another name for the Rio Bravo?
Rio Grande
285. Which Portuguese explorer left for a voyage around the world in the name of Spain in 1519? Fernando
Magellan
286. What animal is used for cockfighting? Rooster
287. What country is famous for the dance the mambo?
Cuba
288. What country is famous for the dance the merengue?
Dominican Republic
289. What country is famous for the dance the tango? Argentina
290. What animals produce wool for the Peruvian Indians? Llama, alpaca, vicuña, guanaco
291. What Chilean province, famed for its giant statues, is located over 2000 miles west of the South American
coast?
Easter Island
292. Chihuahua is the name for a small breed of dog. From which country does this breed’s name come? México
293. Juanito is the nickname for _____. Juan
294. What is the name for a popular flat, thin cornmeal pancake?
tortilla
295. What is the term for a person of Mexican origin who was born in the United States? Chicano
296. What was the name for the region of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela?
New Granada
297. What was the term for people of Spanish parentage born in the New World?
creoles or criollos
298. Who wrote the music for the opera Carmen? Bizet
299. What beverage was reserved for the priests and royalty among the Aztecs? Chocolate
300. What would you ask for in Spanish if you wanted red wine? un tinto
For the month of January use 301-450.
301. What modern day countries formed the Republic of Great Colombia? Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and
Panamá
302. What famous Argentine general fought for independence in South America? San Martín
303. The Chaco War was fought between what two South American countries? Bolivia, Paraguay
304. What famous Spanish explorer founded San Juan, Puerto Rico? Juan Ponce de León
305. In what year did Francisco Franco come to power in Spain? 1939
306. Who fought for and freed five South American countries? Simon Bolivar
307. What is the largest fresh water lake in South America?
Lake Titicaca
308. What are chicharrones? Fried pork skins
309. What war brought independence from Spain for Cuba?
Spanish American War
310. Three revolutions for independence from Spain started in the same year. What year was this? 1810
311. Many Mexicans say this fruit represents their flag. Watermelon
312. Who was the only full-blooded Indian to rule Mexico?
Benito Juárez
313. What country owns the Galápagos Islands?
Ecuador
314. What are people from Galicia called? Gallegos
315. Where do the Argentine gauchos live? the Pampa
316. What color beans are generally used in Cuba? Black
317. How did the Giralda get its name? The weathervane on the top turns (girar = to turn)
318. What is menudo? Giblets, tripe soup or a boy band from Puerto Rico
319. What is brazo del gitano? Rolled cake with cream filling
320. What Spanish name was given to the Puerto Rican Spanish Harlem in New York City?
El Barrio
321. If you were to go to the highest capital city in the Western hemisphere to what country would you travel?
Bolivia
322. What is the largest gothic cathedral in Europe? The Cathedral of Seville
323. What Moorish palace in Granada was used as a summer residence? The Generalife
324. Who is considered the greatest master of modernistic poetry in Latin America? Ruben Darío
325. What is the bullfighter’s greatest honor? To receive both ears and the tail of the bull as trophies
326. What is a “tuna”?
a group of musicians who wear medieval costumes while performing
327. What two major island groups are included in the country of Spain? Balearic and Canary
328. At its height, Cordoba had special fame throughout Europe. Why? It was the most important cultural center of
Europe
329. What Latin American flag has a blue stripe on top and bottom and 5 stars in the center? Honduras
330. Which South American country has lakes like Switzerland?
Chile
331. Which South American country has ports on the Pacific and the Caribbean? Colombia
332. Which South American country has two capitals? Bolivia
333. The master architect Gaudi has many works in what Spanish city? Barcelona
334. Which Spanish speaking country has the largest Jewish population?
Argentina
335. When would a Mexican have a merienda? in the evening
336. Which South American countries have no outlet to the sea?
Bolivia, Paraguay
337. Two Spanish speaking countries have flags with identical design, but with two colors, red and blue, reversed.
What are the countries? Cuba, Puerto Rico
338. What Hispanic actress/singer began her career on the 90’s TV show “In Living Color”?
Jennifer Lopez
339. Who is the national hero of Spain?
El Cid
340. Who is the Spanish hero that fought against the Moors? El Cid
341. Who were Los Niños Heroes? The six boys who jumped off the cliff at the military academy during the
Mexican- American war
342. How high is the highest peak in Spain? 11,400 feet
343. Where did Columbus establish his first colony?
the island of Hispaniola
344. Where did Columbus make his first landfall?
San Salvador, now known as Watling Island
345. Who was the first Hispanic poetess to win the Nobel Prize?
Gabriela Mistral
346. The city of Granada houses which Moorish fortress?
Alhambra
347. What American author wrote Iberia? James Michener
348. What famous piece of Iberian sculpture is found in Madrid’s Prado Museum? The Dama de Elche
349. How long after the Iberians did the Celts arrive? A few centuries
350. What was Zorro’s secret identity?
Don Diego
351. Who is singer Enrique Iglesias’ famous father? Julio Iglesias
352. What order did St. Ignatius of Loyola found? Society of Jesus or Jesuits
353. What city did Felipe II make the capital of Spain? Madrid
354. Name the two most important cities on the Guadalquivir. Seville and Cordoba
355. What does "Guadalquivir" mean in Arabic? Large River
356. What is a gaucho?
Cowboy in Argentina
357. Hot climates are found in what two regions of Spain? South and east
358. What can be found in the caves of Atamira? prehistoric cave paintings
359. What important crop grown in Spain is the bark of a tree? Cork
360. What miniature dog originated in Mexico? The chihuahua
361. What ancient Indians lived in Central America? Mayans
362. What ancient Indians lived in Peru?
Incas
363. The population is greater in which country, Spain or Mexico?
Mexico
364. What spice is used in Spanish hot chocolate? Cinnamon
365. Name two minerals found in quantity in Chile. Copper and nitrates
366. Name two Moorish palaces in Granada. The Alhambra and the Generalife
367. What famous painter lived in Toledo, Spain? El Greco
368. What Venezuelan patriot fought in the American, French and Spanish-American revolutions? Francisco
Miranda
369. What U.S president was in office at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war?
William McKinley
370. What are the colors in Bolivia’s flag? Red, yellow, green
371. What does the red in the Spanish flag represent? the blood shed in the country’s wars
372. Who led the Zapatistas in the Mexican Civil War of 1910?
Emiliano Zapata
373. Who painted the frescos in Mexico’s Palace of Fine Arts? José Clemente Orozco
374. What famous waterfall is in Venezuela? Angel Falls or el Salto Angel
375. What would you buy in a panadería?
bread
376. What would you buy in a Puerto Rican botánica? herbs and cures
377. What would you do in a public tent on the northern beaches of Spain?
change your clothes
378. What would you find in Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City?
mariachi bands
379. What battle guaranteed Colombia’s independence? Boyacá
380. What battle guaranteed Ecuador’s independence? Pichincha
381. What battle guaranteed Venezuela’s independence? Carabobo
382. What were the two Indian tribes that Columbus and other explorers encountered in the Caribbean Islands?
arawak (or taino) and carib
383. What is the flavoring ingredient of agua de jamaica? A special kind of hibiscus blossoms
384. What is the main ingredient in the drink atole? Corn
385. What is the main ingredient in the soup pozole? Corn (or hominy)
386. What is the main ingredient of guacamole? avocado
387. What is the main ingredient of sopa de ajo? Garlic
388. What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce of mole poblano? Chocolate
389. What are the main ingredients in arroz con pollo? Chicken and rice
390. Who were the earliest inhabitants of Spain?
the Iberians
391. El Día de los Inocentes is equivalent to what American day? April Fool’s Day
392. What 1988 movie was inspired by real-life math teacher, Jaime Escalante, who worked with inner city high
school students in East Los Angeles? Stand and Deliver
393. Which of the following instruments would not be found in a mariachi band: violins, drums, guitar?
drums
394. What Latin American capital is the oldest in North and South America?
Mexico City
395. What Latin American city is the largest in the world? Mexico City
396. What Latin American country is about 2700 miles long but only 100 miles wide?
Chile
397. What Latin American country is hot and desert like in the north but covered with icy glaciers in the south?
Chile
398. What South American nation is a member of OPEC?
Venezuela
399. In Latin American, what is a tortilla? Thin flat cake made from corn or flour
400. What major art museum is located in Madrid, Spain? Prado
401. What Spanish breakfast food is eaten with hot chocolate? churros
402. The Baja California peninsula is part of what country? (Mexico)
403. What 16th-17th century dramatist is considered the father of Spanish theater? Felix Lope de Vega
404. La Puerta del Sol is the name of the central plaza of what Spanish city?
Madrid
405. What animal food product is a major export commodity of Argentina? Beef
406. What city in Galicia is the destination of thousands of religious pilgrims each year? Santiago Campostela
407. Which region in Spain is known as the land of flowers?
Valencia
408. In Spain, June 24 is referred to as what? Noche de San Juan
409. Into how many tercios is a bullfight divided?
three
410. The Cathedral of Seville is gothic. What is the architectural style of the Giralda? Arabic
411. What fraction of Mexico is considered illiterate? One fourth
412. What style of painting is Dalí famous for? Surrealism
413. What type of cactus is eaten in Mexico?
nopal cactus
414. What Mexican revolutionary’s car is made fun of in the song “La Cucaracha”?
Pancho Villa
415. What ancient Roman structure is still standing to day in Segovia, Sapin?
aqueduct
416. What northern Spanish City is the center of the mining industry? Bilbao
417. From what Spanish-speaking area is the actress Rita Moreno? Puerto Rico
418. What Spanish speaking country is located on the island of Hispaniola? Dominican Republic
419. In flamenco terminology, what is “duende”?
the spirit or soul expressed in the flamenco song
420. Where in the U.S. is there a large concentration of Cuban-Americans?
Florida
421. Name the 4 major islands of the Balearic Islands. Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera
422. When did Belize win its independence?
1981
423. For which country did Jose Martí fight? Cuba
424. When and how did Jose Martí die?
1895 in an invasion of Cuba
425. Name the work by Jose Enrique Rodo comparing North America and South America. Ariel
426. For whom did Don Juan kill his father? A lady
427. What style of high jump gained acceptance after its inventor won an Olympic gold medal in Mexico City?
The “Fosbury Flop”
428. From November 1999 to June 2000, the US and Cuba struggled over custody of what boy? Elián Gonzalez
429. Who was the Cisco Kid’s sidekick?
Pancho
430. What products is Toledo known for? Steel and precious metals
431. What country was formally known as British Honduras? Belize
432. What mountain range separates La Mancha from the Guadalquivir valley? Sierra Moreno
433. Other than Spanish, what language is spoken in the Basque region of Spain?
Basque
434. What is the national language of Brazil? Portuguese
435. What is the official language of Brazil? Portuguese
436. What is the Spanish language called in Spain? Castellano (Castilian)
437. What is the third largest wine-producing country in the world? Spain
438. What is the paternal last name of Juanita Elena Gómez de Lara? Gómez
439. What birth date in Latin American resembles the North American “sweet sixteen”? Quince
440. What year did the Latin Grammy Awards debut? 2000
441. Name one of the Latin American countries that the South American General Simón Bolívar liberated.
Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador,
442. What two important cities lay on the banks of the Guadalquivir? Seville & Cordoba
443. From where did Columbus leave the Mainland? Palos
444. What is Columbia’s biggest legal export?
Coffee
445. Who is Speedy Gonzalez’ lethargic cousin?
Slowpoke Rodriguez
446. After what famous Venezuelan liberator was Bolivia named?
Simon Bolivar
447. Who was the Venezuelan liberator of South America? Simón Bolívar
448. Most of South America lies on which side of the equator? South
449. Why did Pizarro name Lima “the city of the kings”? It was founded on January 6, the day of the wise men
(three kings)
450. During what centuries did Los Reyes Católicos rule? late 15th and early 16th
For the month of February use 451-600.
451. How old was Jorge Luis Borges when he wrote his first book? Six years old
452. What is Don Quijore’s maiden’s name in Don Quijote de la Mancha? Dulcinea
453. What are the two main staples of the Mexican diet? Corn and beans
454. What are Jerez and Málaga famous for? Wine
455. What hand instrument accompanies many Spanish dances? castanets
456. The Battle of Covadonga marked the beginning of what? The Reconquest
457. While –ito or –ita may be used to show affection, these suffixes may also be used to show what?
smaller
version of regular noun to which they are attached
458. Which peninsula did the Mayans inhabit?
Yucatán
459. Which is farther north, Mazatlan or Puerto Vallarta?
Mazatlán
460. When is the main meal of the day, la comida, served?
early afternoon
461. How long is a member of the Spanish Parliament in office? Four years
462. For whom is the Mexican city of Morelia named? Jose María Morelos y Pavón
463. Who was the greatest Mexican muralist? Diego Rivera
464. How do very devout Mexicans traditionally make religious pilgrimages? On their knees
465. What main avenue in Mexico City did Maxmilian build? Paseo de la Reforma
466. Since independence from Spain, Mexico has had two emperors. Name them. Agustín 1 and Maximilian
467. What ancient tribe of Mexico carved large stone heads? Olmecs
468. Which Indian tribe in Mexico had Tula as their capital?
Toltecs
469. In what year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain? (1821)
470. What nun is colonial Mexico’s best-remembered poet? Juana Inés de la Cruz (poetess)
471. By what name is Miguel Hidalgo’s call for independence, which began the fight for Mexican independence,
known. Grito de Dolres
472. What is the famous monastery on the outskirts of Barcelona? Montserrat
473. Would a Spaniard be more likely to entertain after dinner at home or at a café? Café
474. How did Hidalgo and Morelos die? Captured by Spanish and shot
475. What Mexican city is most famous for its sweets?
Celaya
476. On what day are most bullfights held? Sunday
477. Which hemisphere has the most Spanish speaking countries?
western
478. Name two of the most famous English pirates who worked the New World? John Hawkins & Francis Drake
479. What country produces the most sugar in Latin America? Cuba
480. What are the two most important cities of Asturias? Oviedo, Gijon
481. What are the two most mountainous counties of Europe? Spain & Switzerland
482. What is the western most Spanish-speaking country? Mexico
483. Name the 5 major mountain ranges in Spain. Pyrenees, Sierra Moreno, Sierra Nevada, Sierra de Guadarrama,
Cantabrian Mountains
484. What is the highest mountain peak in Mexico? The Pico de Orizaba
485. What is the most mountainous country of Central America? Honduras
486. Where are the Cantabrian Mountains? northwest of Spain
487. Who is the fastest mouse in all of Mexico?
Speedy Gonzalez
488. What is Tex Mex music called? Conjunto
489. About whom is Broadway musical Evita? Evita Perón
490. What was Don Quixote’s name for Aldonza?
Dulcinea
491. El Zócalo is the name of the central plaza of what Mexican city? Mexico City
492. What is the English name for the Mexican holiday “el Dia de los Muertos”? All Saints Day or Day of the Dead
493. What is the English name that is equivalent to Pablo? Paul
494. What is the general name of a store where fish is sold? pescadería
495. What is the official name of Spain?
El Estado Español
496. What was the original name of the city of San Juan?
Puerto Rico
497. What was the Spanish name for the region of Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay?
Río de la Plata
498. What was the Spanish name for the region of Peru and Chile?
New Castile
499. What is Belize’s former name? British Honduras
500. What Mexican city is named after Jose María Morelos y Payón?
Morelia
501. What is Julio Iglesias’ nationality? Spanish
502. What is the highest navigable lake in the world? Lake Titicaca
503. What is the most navigable river in Spain? Guadalquivir
504. What metal is mined near Linares, Spain? Lead
505. What metal is mined near Taxco, Mexico?
Silver
506. What was Dona Juana’s nickname?
La Loca
507. What Hispanic boxer was nicknamed “Hands of Rock”? Roberto Durán
508. Which range is immediately north of Madrid? Sierra de Guadarrama
509. What nation lies just north of Nicaragua? Honduras
510. Name the common currency of Columbia, Argentina, and Chile? (Peso)
511. How many different brands of gasoline can you buy in Mexico? One
512. Name the former capital of Guatemala. Antigua
513. An Hispanic handshake consists of how many shakes? One
514. Name the major folkdance of Venezuela. Joropo
515. Many Puerto Rican players of this sport have had successful careers in the USA. Name the sport. Baseball
516. What are the colors of the Argentine flag? Blue and White (some yellow in the coat of arms)
517. What are the colors of the Spanish flag? Red and gold (accept: crimson and yellow)
518. What are the grasslands of Argentina called?
Pampas
519. What are the origins of the Basque language? Unknown, but very old
520. What is the altitude of Lake Titicaca? 12,500 feet
521. What is the body of water between Baja California and the Mexican mainland? Gulf of California
522. What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
523. What is the capital of Chile?
Santiago
524. What is the capital of Colombia? Bogotá
525. What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
526. What is the capital of Cuba? Havana
527. What is the capital of El Salvador?
San Salvador
528. What is the capital of Mexico? Mexico City
529. What is the capital of Navarre? Pamplona
530. What is the capital of Old Castile? Burgos
531. What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
532. What is the capital of Spain? Madrid
533. What is the capital of the state of Yucatan?
Mérida
534. What is the capital of Uruguay? Montevideo
535. What is the climate of the Tierrra del Fuego or Land of Fire? Very cold
536. What is the color of the bullfighter’s large cape? yellow and pink
537. What is the color of the bullfighter’s small cape? Red
538. What is the color of the famous pottery from Oaxaca? Black
539. What is the flavor of alioli sauce? Garlic
540. What is the flavor of kahlua? Coffee
541. What is the length of time allowed for a traditional Spanish lunch and siesta? Two to three hours
542. What is the name of Mexico’s only saint? Felipe
543. What is the name of the capital city of the ancient Incas? Cuzco
544. What is the name of the court on which “jai alai” is played?
frontón
545. What is the name of the currency used in Mexico?
Peso
546. What is the name of the currency used in Puerto Rico?
US dollar
547. What is the name of the currency used in Spain? Euro
548. What is the name of the dictator who replaced the president of Chile in 1973?
Pinochet
549. What is the name of the epic gaucho poem written by José Hernandez? Martin Fierro
550. What is the name of the famous Mexican painter who specialized in caricatures and cartoons? Miguel
Covarrubias
551. What is the name of the famous Moorish palace in the south of Spain?
the Alhambra
552. What is the name of the governor’s house in Puerto Rico? La Fortaleza
553. What is the name of the institution that persecuted Jews and Moslems in Spain? Inquisition
554. What is the name of the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico? Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Montebec,
Palenque
555. What is the name of the Mexican candy made from white sweet potato? Camotes (de Puebla)
556. What is the name of the Mexican peninsula that is in the Gulf of Mexico? Yucatan peninsula
557. What is the name of the Moorish palace in Granada? The Alhambra
558. What is the name of the novel that describes the life of the plainsmen of Venezuela? Doña Barbara
559. What is the name of the priest who began the Mexican war of Independence? Father Miguel Hidalgo
560. What is the name of the river that borders Texas and Mexico?
Rio Grande
561. What is the name of the road that connected the Spanish missions in Mexico?
El Camino Real
562. What is the name of the ruling family of Spain? The Bourbons
563. What is the name of the tree in Paraguay used for preparing leather? Quebracho
564. What is the name of the volcano which erupted in a Mexican cornfield in 1943? Paricutín
565. What is the nationality of Julio Iglesias? Spanish
566. What is the nationality of the singing group “Menudo”? Puerto Rican
567. What is the population of Mexico (within 5 million)?
102 million
568. What is the population of Spain (within 5 million)?
40 million
569. What is the profession of Conchita Cintron and Maribel Atienza? Bullfighters
570. What is the profession of Johnny Rodriguez? Singer
571. What is the role of the curandera? To heal people with herbs and plants
572. What is the shape of churros?
Long strips sometimes forming a spiral
573. What is the significance of kilómetro cero?
All distances in Spain are measured from here
574. What is the style of the cathedral of Burgos? Gothic
575. What is the title of the first picaresque novel of the New World? El periquillo sarniento
576. What is the title of the study of gaucho life written by Sarmiento? Facundo
577. What it the capital of Honduras? Tegucigalpa
578. What was the Council of the Indies?
The governing body of Spain’s new world colonies
579. What was the effect of the “Plan of Iguala”?
Turned Mexico into a independent monarchy
580. What was the name of Columbus’ first colony
Navidad
581. What was the name of Mexico’s only saint? Felipe
582. What was the name of the F.D.R’s policy toward Latin America
The Good Neighbor Policy
583. What was the name of the white-skinned Aztec god?
Quetzalcoatl
584. What was the nationality of Jose de la Borda, the man who created a silver empire in Mexico? French
585. What was the nationality of the poet Jose Martí? Cuban
586. What was the occupation of Hidalgo and Morelos?
Roman Catholic priests
587. What was the profession of Cantínflas?
Comedian
588. What was the profession of El Cordobés?
Bullfighter
589. What was the profession of Joan Miró?
Painter
590. What was the profession of Jose Clemente Orozco?
Painter and Muralist
591. What was the profession of Luis Buñuel?
Film Director
592. What was the profession of Manolete? Bullfighter
593. What was the profession of Miguel Angel Asturias? Writer
594. What was the profession of the women who invented mole? Nun
595. What was the title of the governors of Spanish colonies?
viceroys
596. When was the battle of Ayacucho?
1824
597. When was the Republic of Great Colombia completed?
1822
598. Where is the festival of San Isidro held? Madrid
599. Where is the Patio of the Lions (El Patio de Los Leones)?
in the Alhambra
600. Who became the king of Spain after Franco’s rule?
Juan Carlos
For the month of March use 601-750.
601. Who discovered the Strait of Magellan?
Fernando Magellan
602. Who is the author of “Don Quixote de la Mancha”?
Miguel de Cervantes
603. Who is the creator of “Cri-Cri”?
Francisco Gabilondo Soler
604. Who is the father of modernism?
Ruben Darío
605. Who is the leader of Cuba?
Fidel Castro
606. Who is the president of Mexico?
Vicente Fox
607. Who is the spirit of the river who is always mourning her children? La Llorona
608. Who was the “apostle of the Indians”?
Bartolomé de las Casas
609. Who was the author of Don Quijore’s De La Mancha?
Miguel de Cervantes
610. Who was the conqueror of Mexico?
Hernan Cortés
611. Who was the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella?
Juana la Loca
612. Who was the dictator of Mexico who ruled until 1911?
Porfirio Díaz
613. Who was the president of Mexico at the outbreak of the Revolution of 1910?
Porfirio Diaz
614. Which Central American country’s official language is English? Belize
615. Who first introduced the olive to Spain?
the Phoenicians
616. What country hosted the Olympic Games in 1968?
Mexico
617. What two animals appear on the Mexican flag? eagle and serpent
618. The Gold Coast lies on which body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
619. What holiday is celebrated on January 6th?
Epiphany or el Dia de los Reyes Magos
620. The second largest peninsula on the Pacific coast of Latin America is the Azure Peninsula. In what country is it
located? Panama
621. Where do Mexicans go on All Soul’s Day?
to the cemetery
622. Name the Spanish city on the Mediterranean coast, which is important to the export of wine, rice and oranges.
Valencia
623. General Pershing was sent on an expedition into the southern part of the U.S. to capture whom? Pancho Villa
624. What ancient Indians lived only in Mexico?
Aztecs
625. Who is the celebrated opera singer from Chile? Ramon Vinay
626. Who is the Hispanic opera star who made a song with John Denver?
Plácido Domingo.
627. Where did polverones sevillanos originate?
Sevilla
628. Where did the rumba originate?
Cuba
629. Where did the tango originate?
Argentina
630. Which South American country owns the Galapagos Island?
Ecuador
631. From what country is Pablo Picasso? Spain
632. What musical instrument did Pablo Casals play? Cello
633. What famous Spanish artist painted surrealist art?
Salvador Dali
634. What 17th century Spanish painter did portraits of religious and political figures? Diego Rodriguez y Velasquez
635. Who is the Peruvian painter who painted the Indians of his country? Jose Sebogal
636. Who was the court painter for Felipe IV? Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez
637. Who had Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes built?
Porfirio Díaz
638. When did Columbus leave Palos?
3 Aug 1492
639. Chapultepec is a large park with a castle in what city?
Mexico City
640. Who was the Mexican patriot who defeated Maximilian?
Benito Juárez
641. What is the highest peak in Spain? Cerro de Mulhacén
642. What is the highest peak in the western hemishpere? Aconcagua
643. Where is the highest peak in Spain located?
Sierra Nevada, close to Granada
644. What is the largest peninsula on the Pacific coast of Latin America? Baja California
645. When would a Spanish person have a merienda? in the afternoon
646. Which lake lies between Peru and Bolivia?
Lake Titicaca
647. Who painted “Guernica”?
Picasso
648. During which century did Picasso paint most of his works? 20th
649. From what kind of plant is the base for tequila extracted? Cactus or maguey
650. What are plaintains or plátanos? Cooking bananas (in Mexico plátano macho)
651. With what do you play the castanets? Hands or fingers
652. Who was the Spanish poet who wrote Platero y yo and won the Noble Prize in 1956? Juan Ramón Jimenez
653. What is the most popular religion of the Spanish speaking world? Roman Catholic
654. What is the most popular sport among Colombians?
Soccer or fútbol
655. What is the most popular sport in the Spanish-speaking world?
Futbol (soccer)
656. Where is the largest port in Spain?
Barcelona
657. What are the principal ports of Galicia? Vigo and La Coruña
658. Who is the current president of México?
Vicente Fox
659. Who was the first president of Chile? Bernardo O’Higgins
660. Who was the first president of the Revolutionary Era in Mexico?
Francisco Madero
661. Who was the first prime Minister under Juan Carlos in Spain?
Adolfo Suarez Gonzalez
662. Who was the Nobel Prize winning poetess from Chile?
Gabriela Mistral
663. Which Spanish speaking country produces 90% of the world’s emeralds?
Colombia
664. What was Julio Iglesias’ profession before he became a singer?
soccer player
665. What Hollywood couple made Puerto Vallarta their home? Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
666. Who was the first Puerto Rican baseball player to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973?
Roberto
Clemente
667. In what year did Puerto Ricans receive US citizenship? (1898)
668. What part of the pumpkin has been used since Pre-Colombian times as a base for sauces? The seeds
669. What country exports large quantities of emeralds? Colombia
670. Which country exports large quantities of chicle?
Guatemala
671. What Indian tribe spoke Quechua? the Incas
672. Who was proclaimed the Queen of Segovia in 1474?
Queen Isabella
673. What major crops are raised in the southeast of Spain? Dates, lemons, oranges, other tropical fruits, rice
674. What was Ricky Ricardo’s real name? Desi Arnaz
675. When do Spanish children receive their Christmas presents? January 6
676. What type of orange received its name from a Spanish city? Valencia
677. What exiled Argentine singer recorded “No llores por mi, Argentina” (Don’t cry for me, Argentina)? Nacha
Guevara
678. What does a Guatemalan refer to with the word patojo? A boy
679. What is the northwest region of Spain? Galicia
680. Name the 3 distinct regions of Peru. (1-La Costa, 2-La Sierra or Cordillera de los Andes, 3-La Selva or
Amazonian)
681. Who became the first regularly elected president of the Republic of Texas in 1836? Samuel Houston
682. What is the dominant religion in Latin America?
Roman Catholic
683. What is the Mexican religious holiday celebrated the day after All Saints Day? The Day of the Dead (All
Souls Day)
684. According to tradition, what religious figure is buried in Santiago Campostela? The Apostle James
685. What three cultures are represented in Mexico City’s Plaza de Tres Culturas?
Aztec, Spanish Mexicn (or
modern)
686. What Mexican general was responsible for the massacre at the Alamo?
Santa Ana
687. From what country is Ricky Martin?
Puerto Rico
688. Name the South American river on which two capital cities lie? Río de la Plata
689. Which large South American river was confused with the Amazon by early explorers? The Rio Orinoco
690. What is the Guadalquivir?
a river in Spain
691. What is the largest river in Columbia? Magdalena
692. What is the largest river in South America?
The Amazon
693. What is the longest river in Spain? Tajo
694. What is the main river of Peru? The Marañon
695. Name the five major rivers of Spain. Ebro, Tajo, Guadiana, Duero, Guadalquivir
696. Name the three major rivers that rise in Spain, but run through Portugal. Tajo, Guadiana, Duero
697. Who or what was Rocinante?
Don Quixote’s horse
698. Who was the last ruler of the Aztecs? Cuauhtemoc
699. From whom do Nicaragua’s Sadinistas take their name? César Augusto Sandino (Nicaraguan guerilla leader,
fought U.S. Marines 1920’s)
700. Who is the patron saint of Madrid?
San Isidro
701. Who is the patron saint of Spain?
Santiago (St. James)
702. In what city was Santa Ana born? Veracruz
703. What sport did Manuel Santana make popular in Spain? Tennis
704. Who wrote “El periquillo sarmiento”? Fernandez de Lizardi
705. What drink is often served with churros? Hot chocolate
706. Why is no meat served on Fridays of Lent in many Hispanic countries? Catholic custom
707. Where did Bob Beamon set the world record for the long jump? at the Olympic Games in Mexico City
708. How long did the Seven Years war last? 7 years
709. On what river is Seville located? The Guadalquivir
710. Who arrived in Spain shortly after the Iberians?
the Celts
711. Who is Don Quijote’s sidekick? Sancho Panza
712. Name the musical instrument similar to the xylophone. Marimba
713. Of what disease did Simón Bolívar die? Tuberculosis
714. From what country is singer Gloria Estefan?
Cuba
715. From what country is singer Shakira? Colombia
716. What famous Latin American singer is known as “El Puma”? José Luís Rodriguez
717. Where did Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony grow up? New York
718. What occupation did Orozco, Siqueiros and Rivera all have in common? They are all Mexican muralists.
719. Is it cheaper to sit in sol or sombra at a bullfight? Sol
720. What country was the site of soccer’s World Cup in 1970 and 1986? Mexico
721. Spain is a bit smaller than which U.S. State? Texas
722. What is the smallest Spanish-speaking country in South America? Uruguay
723. Who is the international soccer legend who led his native Brazil to four World Cup victories? Pele
724. What is made and sold at a pastelería? Fancy cakes and sweets
725. When are marzipan animals sold?
Christmas, Easter and other festivals
726. In what area of South America did the Chibchas live? North
727. How many countries in South America do not have Spanish as the official language? four
728. What country lies due south of Miami, Florida? Cuba
729. In colonial times, which South American country produced the most silver? Bolivia
730. Where is Toledo?
south of Madrid on the banks of the Tajo River
731. During which century did Spain colonize the New World? 16 th
732. In what country does Spain own two port cities? Morocco
733. Of all European countries, Spain and Switzerland have the most. Mountains
734. What ethnic group dominated Spain from 711 A.D. to 1492? Moors
735. What ethnic group dominated Spain from the fall of the Roman Empire to 711 A.D.? Visigoths
736. How many provinces in Spain are there? 54
737. How many provinces of Spain are there?
50
738. In what region of Spain did the flamenco originate?
Andalucia
739. At what time do Spaniards eat supper? 9:00 or 10:00 p.m.
740. What course does the Spanish Graduado Escolar lead to? The Bacherillato Clásico
741. If you enter a Spanish building and go up one flight of stairs, what floor are you on?
First floor
742. What is paella? Spanish traditional dish made with rice and sea food
743. What is the largest Spanish speaking country in South America? Argentina
744. Who was the famous Spanish author of the book Niebla?
Miguel de Unamuna
745. Who was the first Spanish explorer to cross the isthmus of Panama?
Balboa
746. Name a type of Spanish dance? Bolero, fandango, flamenco, sardana, jota
747. What is the largest Spanish-speaking country in North America? Mexico
748. Which is the longest Spanish-speaking country?
Chile
749. What Central American Spanish speaking country borders Mexico?
Guatemala
750. Name the three Spanish speaking Caribbean countries.
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba
For the month of April use 751-900.
751. Fútbol, the most popular sport in the Spanish speaking world, originated in what country? England
752. What is the main square of Mexico City called? The Zócalo or Constitution Plaza (Plaza de la Constitución)
753. During what century did St. Teresa of Ávila live? 16 th
754. What is the home stadium of the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid? Santiago Bernabén
755. What does the green stand for in the Mexican flag? Independence
756. What does the red stand for in the Mexican flag? Union
757. What does the white stand for in the Mexican flag? Religion
758. What famous American film star (now deceased) made his second home in Durango, Mexico? John Wayne
759. What do the 5 stars in the center of Honduran flag stand for?
The five original Central American
countries
760. What is used to start the fermentation of chichi?
human saliva
761. What countries border Mexico?
United States, Guatemala, Belize
762. What was the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain?
Granada
763. What are huevos rellenos stuffed with? tuna
764. What is Pablo Picasso’s style?
cubism
765. Who might wear a suit of lights? a matador
766. What city does the Tajo almost surround? Toledo
767. Two of the “Three Tenors” are Hispanic. Name them and their nationality. Placido Domingo–Mexican, Jose
Carreras-Spanish
768. How long is the term of office of the president of México and how many terms may he be president? 6 years, 1
term
769. What is the English term for "vasco"? Basque
770. What is the Spanish term for a person of mixed European and Indian blood? Mestizo
771. What official language other than Spanish is spoken in Barcelona, Spain? Catalán
772. What European languages, other than Spanish, are official languages in South America? Portuguese, English,
French, and Dutch
773. Name the mountain range that divides France and Spain. Pyrenees
774. Name the musical instrument that Andrés Segovia played. Guitar
775. Who led the revolution that forced Agustín de Iturnide to abdicate?
Santa Ana
776. Bolivia has access to the ocean along which river? The Paraguay
777. Paraguay has access to the sea by means of which river system? The Paraná-Paraguay
778. What Mexican-born actor played the lead role in Zorba the Greek? Anthony Quinn
779. In what century was the University of Salamanca founded? 13 th
780. What unsavory character was the subject of an opera by Mozart?
Don Juan Tenorio
781. In what city was the Battle of the Alamo fought? San Antonio, TX
782. What capital city has the highest elevation in Europe? Madrid
783. What Spanish city is the site of Garcia Lorca’s birth and death? Granada
784. Give the colors of the Mexican flag, in order, beginning with the color nearest the flagpole. green, white, red
785. From what country is the famous muralist Diego Rivera? Mexico
786. From what country is the jarabe tapatío? Mexico
787. In what country did the “jipijapa”, the Panama hat, originate? Ecuador
788. In what country did the guitar originate? Spain
789. In what country is the 2nd largest barrier reef? Honduras
790. In what country is the lost city of Machu Picchu? Peru
791. Through what country does the Orinoco river run through? Venezuela
792. Which Hispanic country has the largest Protestant population?
Mexico
793. Which Venezuelan dictator encouraged the development of the oil industry? Vicente Gómez
794. What European first discovered the Americas? Christopher Columbus
795. What is found at the bottom of the bottle of mescal? A worm
796. What Mexican general negotiated the surrender of Mexico in the Mexican-American War?
Santa Ana
797. Spanish and guaraní are the official languages of what country? Paraguay
798. What ancestral heritages do the majority of Columbians share? Mestizo (mixed European and Amerindian)
799. What Mexican holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over French forces in the town of Puebla, Mexico?
Cinco de Mayo
800. What are houses of the Almanzaras gypsies called? Cave houses
801. Whose tomb is in the cathedral of Burgos?
El Cid (Campeador)
802. Who was known as the George Washington of Latin America?
Simón Bolívar
803. What Nicaraguan leader did the Sandanista National Liberation front overthrow in 1979? Anastasio Somoza
Debayle
804. Granada is located at the foot of what mountain range? the Sierra Nevada
805. When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla?
May 5
806. During what month is the Day of the Dead celebrated? November
807. Where is Mt. Aconcagua, the highest point is the Western Hemisphere?
Chile
808. What’s the name of the fast-moving Basque game played on a court called a frontón? pelota or jai-alai
809. From what nut is the drink horchata made? Almonds or ground melon seeds
810. Who is one of the most important 20th century Spanish writers who was shot in the Civil War? Garcia Lorca
811. How many people in the world speak Spanish (within 20 million)? 260 million (as of 1985 but this one may
need an update)
812. The Gadsen Purchase marked the end of the loss of territory for which country?
Mexico
813. What kings reigned during the Spanish conquest of Italy?
Ferdinand and Isabella
814. What pre-Colombian relic is the most visited exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City? Aztec
calendar or sun stone
815. What Mexican revolutionary of the early 1900’s raided the southern United States but escaped unharmed back
into Mexico? Pancho Villa
816. Who originally settled Cádiz?
the Phoenicians
817. On what side of the street do Spaniards drive? Right
818. What is special about the University of Salamanca? It is one of the oldest in Europe
819. What four states of the U.S. border Mexico?
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California
820. What familiar structure on the Spanish countryside did Don Quixote fight? Windmills
821. Before the US engineered the Panama Canal, to what country did the land belong?
Colombia
822. What nationality was Magellan, the man whose expedition for Spain was the first to circumnavigate the world?
Portuguese
823. The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in what country? Venezuela
824. What important waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
Strait of Gibralter
825. What and where is the driest desert in the world? Atacama in Chile
826. What American writer immortalized the Alhambra? Washington Irving (Tales From the Alhambra)
827. In what year did the Pan American Union form? 1910
828. In what year was the world soccer championship in Spain? 1982
829. In what year were the Olympics held in Mexico City? 1968
830. Where can you hear the cheer ‘ole’?
At a bull fight
831. Where would you find the ancient paintings in Altamira, Spain? in a cave
832. How many centavos are there in a peso? 100
833. How many meals are there in a typical Spanish day? Six
834. How many miles are there in a kilometer?
0.6
835. How many regions are there in Spain? 14
836. How many states are there in Mexico?
31
837. What is fabada? Thick bean soup with pork, ham and spiced sausage
838. Indians in Mexico make this good luck piece to protect their homes? Ojo de Dios (God’s eye)
839. What would one drink through a bombilla?
mate
840. What small river runs through Madrid?
Manzanares
841. Which major river runs through Zaragoza? Ebro
842. La Mancha is home to what fictional character? Don Quixote
843. What lures most sportsmen to Costa Rica? Fishing
844. What does one hire to serenade someone in Mexico?
A mariachi band
845. Bolivia has river access to which ocean? Atlantic
846. What river runs close to the Burgos? Duero
847. Who wrote the words to the song “Guantanamera”? Jose Martí
848. What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection? -ito or -ita
849. What is the largest tributary of the Amazon River? Madeira River
850. What Mexican president served two terms, one in 1877-1880 and the other 1884-1911? Porfirio Díaz
851. Mexican couples usually have two wedding ceremonies. Name them. 1. Civil 2. Religious
852. Which state entered the Union in 1916 as an officially bilingual state?
New Mexico
853. What is the oldest university in Spain? University of Salamanca
854. What is the oldest university in the New World? University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (1539)
855. What did the Incas use instead of writing for remembering messages? Knots of strings known as “quipús”
856. What herb is generally used in guacamole? Cilantro
857. What is the nut used to make marzipan? Almond
858. What color wine is used in sangria? Red
859. Name "Las Provincias Vascongadas"? Vizcaya, Alava, and Guipuzcoa
860. What is the Mexican version of the children’s game “London Bridge”? “Vibora de la Mar”
861. When is La Noche Vieja? New Year’s Eve
862. Who founded Mexico’s first vineyard?
Hernán Cortés
863. Name the four major volcanos in Mexico. Orizaba, Popocatepetl, Ixtaccihuatl, Paricutín
864. What is the Popul Vuh? Mayan account of the creation & other myths
865. Great Britain went to war with which country over the ownership of the Falkland Islands?
Argentina
866. What was the “Football War”? 1969 conflict between El Salvador and Honduras ignited by hotly contested
soccer matches
867. Upon which ancient city was Mexico City founded? Tenochtitlán
868. By whom and when was Granada captured? (Los Reyes Católicos) Ferdinand and Isabella-1492
869. Near what Mexican town was the film “Night of the Iguana” filmed?
Puerto Vallarta
870. What famous religious leader was born in the Basque Provinces? St. Ignatius of Loyola
871. What famous Spanish artist was born in Candia, Crete? El Greco
872. What important Spanish author was executed during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39? Federico García Lorca
873. After which World War was there a large influx of Puerto Ricans to Spanish Harlem in New York City?
World War II
874. Is Chile to the west or east of the Andes Mountains?
West
875. During the colonial period, what was the name of México? New Spain
876. During the colonial period, what was the only port open to boats bound to and from the New World? Seville
877. The Spanish word for what animal gave the Galápagos Islands their name? turtles
878. What must you specify when ordering a soft drink (refresco) in Mexico? Whether you want it at room
temperature or cold
879. Spain is part of which continent? Europe
880. Spain and Portugal occupy which peninsula? Iberian
881. What is a person who illegally smuggles humans fro Mexico across the border in to the US called?
a Coyote
882. Who was the dictator who ruled Spain from 1939-1975? (Generalisimo) Francisco Franco
883. Who was the general who helped San Martin win independence for Chile?
Bernardo O`Higgins
884. About 3,000 years ago, who began to colonize Spain?
The Phoenicians
885. Vicuñas and guanacos are wild relatives of what old world animal?
camels
886. What beverages are associated with the name Domecq? Brandy and wine
887. What color is associated with St. Francis of Assisi? Brown
888. What fruit is served with Tecate? lime
889. Many Spanish words beginning with al are of what origin? Arabic
890. What would you beat with a molinillo? hot chocolate
891. What famous Puerto Rican woman played in West Side Story? Rita Moreno
892. What is the Spanish word for a spoken compliment to women? piropo
893. What is the Spanish word for the afternoon nap following lunch? (la) siesta
894. What is the Spanish word for the concept of male dominance in Hispanic culture? Machismo
895. What Mexican-American led migrant workers to better conditions through the United Farm Workers? César
Chavez
896. Western Paraguay is the world’s chief source of what wood? quebracho
897. Who wrote Platero Y Yo?
Juan Ramon Jimenez
898. In what countries would you find the region called Patagonia? (Argentina and Chile)
899. To what country would you travel to meet the Basque people? Spain
900. What are you when you are borracho? Drunk
For the Championships use 1-900.
¡OJO! For the 2008-2009 year we will introduce a Proverbs section. Please review the
following proverbs for accuracy. If you have other proverbs you feel should be listed,
please suggest them. Questions involving proverbs will follow one of two formats:
A. English equivalent “What is the English equivalent of this proverb: En boca cerrada
no entran moscas?”
B. Content: According to a Spanish proverb, what cannot enter a closed mouth?
Proverbios
1. Quien adelanta no mira atrás.
2. En boca cerrada no entran moscas.
3. Quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades.
4. La experiencia es la madre de la ciencia.
5. No es oro todo lo que reluce.
6. Él que mucho abarca poco aprieta.
7. A lo hecho, pecho.
8. Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres.
9. Zapatero, a tus zapatos.
10. El tiempo es oro.
11. Quien calla otorga.
12. Nunca digas de esta agua no beberé.
13. Más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando.
14. No es tan fiero el leon como lo pinta.
15. Agua pasada no mueve el molino.
16. Al buen entendedor pocas palabras bastan.
17. El hombre propone y Diós dispone.
18. Anda despacio que tengo prisa.
19. Al caballo regalado no se le mira el diente.
20. Perro que ladra no muerde.
21. Del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho.
22. Obra empezada, medio acabada.
23. A Diós rogando y con la mano dando.
24. No es la miel para la boca del asno.
25. Amistades y tejas, las mas viejas.
26. Mientras se gana algo, no se pierde nada.
27. Más vale tarde que nunca.
28.Ver es creer.
29. Quien no se aventura no gana la mar.
30. Antes que te casas, mira lo que haces.
31. Él que a hierro mata, a hierro muere.
32. Él que espera, desespera.
33. Cada loco con su tema.
34. A quien madruga Diós lo ayuda.
35. A buena hambre no hay pan duro.
37. Barriga llena corazón contento.
38. El tiempo es gran médico.
39. El ejercico hace al maestro.
40. Acostarse temprano y levantarse temprano siempre sano
42. De la mano a la boca se pierde la sopa.
43. No se ganó a Zamora en una hora.
44. Cuando el gato no está en casa, bailan los ratones.
45. Dineros y santos hacen milagros.
He who hesitates is lost.
Silence is golden.
He who sows the wind reaps the whirlwind.
Experience is the best teacher.
All that glitters is not gold.
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
Make the best of a bad bargain.
A man is judged by the company he keeps.
Shoemaker, stick to you last.
Time is money.
Silence gives consent.
Don’t be too sure; you never can tell.
A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush.
His bark is worse than his bite.
Let bygones be bygones.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Man proposes, God disposes.
Make haste slowly.
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
A barking dog doesn’t bite.
There’s many a slip twixt the cup and the lip.
The hardest part is the beginning.
Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry.
Don’t throw pearls before swine.
The best friend is an old friend.
Every little bit helps.
Better late than never.
Seeing is believing.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
He, who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.
A watched pot never boils.
To each his own.
God helps those who help themselves.
Hunger is the best sauce.
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach
Time is the great healer.
Practice makes perfect.
Early to bed and early to rise.
There’s many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
When the cat’s away the mice will play.
Money and saints make miracles.
46. De tal padre, tal astilla.
Like father, like son.
¡OJO! For 2008-2009 the “Language” category will introduce questions specifically about
grammar and language usage. However, in order to avoid unfair matches, language
questions will not be used in the relay rounds where a first year student might be matched
against a fourth or fifth year student or native speaker. There will be questions included
similar to the following. One way to prepare for the verb conjugations presented here
would be to purchase verb wheels from Teacher’s Discovery and teach students how to use
them. Note that the questions from the basic list that deal with language have been
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While –ito or –ita may be used to show affection, these suffixes may also be used to show what?
version of regular noun to which they are attached
What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show friendliness or affection? -ito or -ita
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “yo hablo”?
present indicative
What is the infinitive of “hablan”?
hablar
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “tú hablaste”? preterite (past)
What is the infinitive of “hablaron”
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “hablásemos”? imperfect subjunctive
What is the infinitive of “hablara”? hablar
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “Uds. hablarían”?
conditional
What is the infinitive of “hablaríamos”? hablar
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “María hable”? present subjunctive
What is the infinitive of “hablemos”? hablar
If the infinitive is “hablar”, what tense is “hablad”?
imperative
What is the infinitive of “habla tú”?
hablar
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “como”?
present indicative
What is the infinitive of “comemos”? comer
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “comiste”?
preterite (past)
What is the infinitive of “comieron”?
comer
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “comiéramos”? imperfect subjunctive
What is the infinitive of “comiésemos”? comer
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “Uds. comerán”?
future
What is the infinitive of “comeré”?
comer
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “coman”?
present subjunctive
What is the infinitive of “comamos”? comer
If the infinitive is “comer”, what tense is “come tú”?
imperative
What is the infinitive of “comad”?
comer
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “vivimos”?
present indicative
What is the infinitive of “viven”?
vivir
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “vivieron”?
preterite (past)
What is the infinitive of “viviste”?
vivir
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “vivieseis”?
imperfect subjunctive
What is the infinitive of “vivieras”?
vivir
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “viviría”?
conditional
What is the infinitive of “vivirían”?
vivir
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “vivía”? imperfect indicative
What is the infinitive of “vivíamos”? vivir
If the infinitive is “vivir”, what tense is “viva México”? imperative (present subjunctive)
What is the infinitive of “vivid”?
vivir
Where are descriptive adjectives, such as colors, usually placed relative to the words they modify?
behind
smaller
after or
40. What is the concept of matching number and gender of adjectives to the nouns modified called?
agreement
41. What are the two divisions of “number”?
singular and plural
42. What are the two most common divisions of “gender”?
masculine and feminine
43. What is the name of the form of verbs ending in either “-ar”, “-er” or “–ir”?
infinitive
44. Simple “if/then” statements require what two tenses?
imperfect subjunctive and conditional
45. What “doubles” are permitted in Spanish, but not English?
negatives
46. What is the feminine form of “grande”? grande
47. What is the feminine plural form of “rojo”?
rojas
48. What is the masculine plural form of “azul”?
azules
49. How would you say “is” in the sentence, “She is Mexican.”?
es
50. How would you say “is” in the sentence, “He is in Mexico.”?
está
51. How would you say “know” in the sentence, “I know Bill Gates.”? conozco
52. How would you say “know” in the sentence, “I know how to add and subtract.”?
sé
53. How would you say “are” in the sentence, “The apples are green or not ripe.”?
están
54. How would you say “are” in the sentence, “The apples are green in color.”? son
55. What are the two types of articles?
definite and indefinite
56. In printed Spanish, how do you distinguish between “he” and “the”? accent mark on “él” meaning “he”
57. In printed Spanish, how do you distinguish between “yes” and “if”?
accent mark on “sí” meaning “yes”
58. What is the difference between “la papa” and “el Papa”? “la papa” means “the potato” but “el Papa” means
“the Pope”
59. What do printed interrogatives carry that distinguish them from conjunctions? accent marks
60. When writing “pencils” in Spanish, why does the singular form carry an accent mark, but the plural form does
not? Singular needs accent because pronunciation doesn’t follow rule, but addition of whole syllable to form
plural makes plural form follow rule
61. If “the dentista” can be either a man or a woman, how do you distinguish gender? article tells you (el-man) (lawoman)
62. Would you use “tú” or “Ud.” when addressing your favorite uncle when he is presiding over your court case?
Ud.
63. If your mother is also your Spanish teacher, would you use “tú” or “Ud.” at home? tú
64. How would you say “know” in the following sentence, “I know how to ride a bicycle”? (yo) sé
65. How would you say “am” in the following sentence, “I am very lucky.”?
tengo
66. How would you say “are” in the following sentence, “Carlos and Lupe are thirsty.”?
tienen