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Quiz About Spain

In today’s quiz, you will test your knowledge about the country of Spain. The questions in this quiz will cover a variety of topics related to Spain, including its history, culture, and geography. So put on your thinking caps and get ready to flex your mental muscles!

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the east, France and Andorra to the north, Portugal to the west, and Gibraltar and Morocco to the south. The country is made up of several regions, including Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia, Galicia, and Valencia. Spain's capital city is Madrid, and its largest city is Barcelona.

Spain has a rich history and culture that is reflected in its architecture, food, art, and music. Some of the country's most famous landmarks include the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, the Alhambra palace in Granada, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

1Where is La Tomatina held?

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Barcelona
Madrid
Buñol
Bilbao

Buñol

La Tomatina is held in Buñol, which is located in Valencia

2How many islands are in the Canary Islands?

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6
7
8

In total, there are eight main Canary Islands, the largest island of the archipelago is Tenerife, followed by Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, with the smallest being La Graciosa.

3What is the name of the Spanish national anthem?

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Hala Real
Marcha Real
Hala Madrid

4How many autonomous communities does Spain have?

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12
13
15
17

17

Spain has 17 autonomous communities. Catalonia, Galicia, and Andalusia are a few examples of these communities.

5What are the Balearic Islands located off the coast of?

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Spain's eastern coast
Spain's western coast

6What is the tallest mountain in Spain?

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Teide
Mulhacén
Pico Aneto

7Which river runs through the city of Madrid?

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Tordera
Manzanares
Llobregat

8What year did Barcelona and Madrid host world cups for rugby and bullfighting respectively?

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1899 and 1934
1929 and 1934
1934 and 1966

1899 and 1934

Barcelona and Madrid hosted world cups for rugby and bullfighting respectively in 1899 and 1934.

9What is the oldest city in Spain?

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Madrid
Cádiz
Valencia

10Who did Spain defeat to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa?

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Argentina
England
Netherlands
Germany

Netherlands

In 2010, Spain defeated The Netherlands to win the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

11What does “fútbol” mean?

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Food
Soccer/Football
Rugby/American football

12What is the name of Spain's national football (soccer) team?

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La Roja
La Furia Roja
Hala Madrid

13When is Spain's national day?

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October 12
November 12
December 12

14What is the capital of Aragon?

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Huesca
Zaragoza
Calatayud

15What is the capital of Andalusia?

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Seville
Valencia
Barcelona

16What is the largest natural lake in Spain?

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Lagos de Covadonga
Lago de Sanabria
La Laguna Negra

17When was the Spanish Civil War?

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1936-1939
1936-1944
1936-1937

18A typical Spanish dance is...

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Tango
Flamenco
Waltz