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Which Spanish conquistador is known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

A. Hern�n Cort�s

B. Francisco Pizarro

C. Pedro �lvares Cabral

D. Vasco N��ez de Balboa

Correct Answer :

A. Hern�n Cort�s


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What is the famous pilgrimage route in Spain that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela?

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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Who wrote Rayuela (Hopscotch), a novel known for its experimental narrative structure?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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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 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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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 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 of sausages and cured meats, often served as an appetizer?

A. Churros

B. Tamales

C. Jam�n ib�rico

D. Croquetas

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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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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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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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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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Which Spanish region is known for its distinctive green landscapes, bagpipes, and Celtic influence?

A. Catalonia

B. Galicia

C. Valencia

D. Castile and Le�n

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What is the traditional Spanish sport that involves the running of bulls through the streets?

A. Bullfighting

B. Bull riding

C. Bull wrestling

D. Bull racing

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What is the name of the famous Spanish festival known for its elaborate costumes, masks, and parades?

A. San Ferm�n

B. La Tomatina

C. La Feria de Abril

D. Carnaval

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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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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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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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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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Which famous Spanish playwright wrote La casa de Bernarda Alba?

A. Federico Garc�a Lorca

B. Lope de Vega

C. Calder�n de la Barca

D. Tirso de Molina

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Who wrote 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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Which Spanish author wrote La sombra del viento, a novel set in post-war Barcelona?

A. Javier Mar�as

B. Carlos Ruiz Zaf�n

C. Antonio Mu�oz Molina

D. Arturo P�rez-Reverte

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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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What is the traditional Spanish sport that involves the running of bulls through the streets?

A. Bullfighting

B. Bull riding

C. Bull wrestling

D. Bull racing

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Who is the author of Ficciones, a collection of short stories known for its surreal and philosophical themes?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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Who wrote Rayuela (Hopscotch), a novel known for its experimental narrative structure?

A. Julio Cort�zar

B. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

C. Jorge Luis Borges

D. Mario Vargas Llosa

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Who wrote El amor en los tiempos del c�lera (Love in the Time of Cholera)?

A. Jorge Luis Borges

B. Pablo Neruda

C. Mario Vargas Llosa

D. Gabriel Garc�a M�rquez

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Which Spanish conquistador is known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

A. Hern�n Cort�s

B. Francisco Pizarro

C. Pedro �lvares Cabral

D. Vasco N��ez de Balboa

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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 traditional Spanish dish of stuffed pastry or turnovers, often filled with meat or vegetables?

A. Paella

B. Tapas

C. Empanadas

D. Gazpacho

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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