What is the term for the traditional Spanish folk music and dance often accompanied by castanets?

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What is the term for the traditional Spanish folk music and dance often accompanied by castanets?

A. Salsa

B. Tango

C. Flamenco

D. Bolero

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What is the traditional Spanish dance characterized by fast footwork and rhythmic clapping called?

A. Flamenco

B. Salsa

C. Tango

D. Ballet

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Who wrote the play Bodas de sangre, a tragedy inspired by a real-life crime?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

C. Federico Garc�a Lorca

D. Miguel de Cervantes

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Who wrote La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play set in a strict household where the daughters are controlled by their mother?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Federico Garc�a Lorca

C. Miguel de Cervantes

D. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

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Who is the author of La casa de los esp�ritus (The House of the Spirits)?

A. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

B. Julio Cort�zar

C. Pablo Neruda

D. Isabel Allende

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Which Spanish painter is known for his haunting and surreal works, such as Las Meninas?

A. El Greco

B. Diego Vel�zquez

C. Francisco Goya

D. Pablo Picasso

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What is the traditional Spanish dish of small fried doughnuts, often sprinkled with sugar?

A. Churros

B. Tamales

C. Arepas

D. Croquetas

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Who is the author of Pedro P�ramo, a novel often associated with magical realism?

A. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

B. Julio Cort�zar

C. Juan Rulfo

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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Who wrote La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play set in a strict household where the daughters are controlled by their mother?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Federico Garc�a Lorca

C. Miguel de Cervantes

D. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

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Who is the famous Spanish filmmaker known for movies like Volver and Talk to Her?

A. Pedro Almod�var

B. Alejandro Amen�bar

C. Guillermo del Toro

D. Alfonso Cuar�n

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Which Spanish region is known for its traditional dance, the sevillanas?

A. Catalonia

B. Andalusia

C. Basque Country

D. Castile and Le�n

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Which Spanish region is known for its distinct language, Basque, and a strong cultural identity?

A. Catalonia

B. Andalusia

C. Basque Country

D. Castile and Le�n

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Who is the Spanish poet known for his collection Cantos de vida y esperanza?

A. Octavio Paz

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Juan Ram�n Jim�nez

D. Rub�n Dar�o

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What is the term for the traditional Spanish folk music and dance often accompanied by castanets?

A. Salsa

B. Tango

C. Flamenco

D. Bolero

Discuss this answer

Which Spanish painter is known for his series of paintings depicting the horrors of war, including Guernica?

A. El Greco

B. Diego Vel�zquez

C. Francisco Goya

D. Pablo Picasso

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In the Spanish literary canon, what is a novela picaresca?

A. A pious religious novel

B. A chivalric romance

C. A satirical, first-person narrative of a rogue's adventures

D. A historical epic

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In Spanish literature, what is a quijote often used to refer to?

A. A type of love poem

B. A knight-errant

C. A tragic hero

D. A mystical journey

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Which Spanish poet is known for his collection Veinte poemas de amor y una canci�n desesperada?

A. Octavio Paz

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Juan Ram�n Jim�nez

D. Rub�n Dar�o

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In Spanish culture, what is a fiesta?

A. A type of traditional Spanish music

B. A religious procession

C. A lively celebration or party

D. A type of Spanish pastry

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What is the traditional Spanish dish of cold tomato soup, often served in the summertime?

A. Paella

B. Tapas

C. Gazpacho

D. Empanadas

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Who is considered one of the most important figures of the Spanish Golden Age theater and wrote El alcalde de Zalamea?

A. Lope de Vega

B. Calder�n de la Barca

C. Tirso de Molina

D. Pedro Calder�n de la Barca

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What is the name of the famous Spanish pilgrimage route that runs through the Pyrenees Mountains?

A. El Camino de Santiago

B. La Ruta del Sol

C. El Paseo de Espa�a

D. La Ruta de los Conquistadores

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What is the famous work of Spanish literature that follows the adventures of a young nobleman named Alonso Quixano?

A. La Celestina

B. La vida es sue�o

C. Don Quijote de la Mancha

D. Rimas y Leyendas

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Who is the author of Los detectives salvajes (The Savage Detectives)?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Mario Vargas Llosa

D. Roberto Bola�o

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What is the term for the traditional Spanish dance characterized by fast footwork and rhythmic clapping called?

A. Flamenco

B. Salsa

C. Tango

D. Ballet

Discuss this answer

Who is the author of La casa de los esp�ritus, a novel often associated with magical realism?

A. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

B. Julio Cort�zar

C. Pablo Neruda

D. Isabel Allende

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Which famous Spanish architect is known for his unique and fantastical buildings, including the Sagrada Fam�lia?

A. Antonio Gaud�

B. Santiago Calatrava

C. Rafael Moneo

D. Juan Navarro Baldeweg

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Which Spanish region is known for its traditional dance, the sevillanas?

A. Catalonia

B. Andalusia

C. Basque Country

D. Castile and Le�n

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What is the traditional Spanish dish consisting of saffron-flavored rice and various ingredients such as seafood, chicken, or vegetables?

A. Paella

B. Tapas

C. Empanadas

D. Gazpacho

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What is the term for the distinctive tower or bell tower of a Spanish cathedral?

A. Gargoyle

B. Facade

C. Cloister

D. Campanile

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What is La Tomatina, an annual festival held in Bu�ol, Spain, known for?

A. Running with bulls

B. Tomato throwing

C. Flamenco dancing

D. Wine tasting

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C. Flamenco

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