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Which is the only designated national park located entirely within Catalonia?
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Which is the only designated national park located entirely within Catalonia?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
2
Complete the sentence about Cave of Altamira with the correct year: Sautuola published his research with the support of Juan de Vilanova y Piera in ______, to initial public acclaim.
1880. Sautuola published his research with the support of Juan de Vilanova y Piera in 1880, to initial public acclaim.
3
Who founded the Kingdom of Asturias following the Muslim conquest?
Pelagius. Pelagius ( Spanish : Pelayo ... was a Visigothic nobleman who founded the Kingdom of Asturias in 718.
4
Which Castilian king conquered Cordoba in 1236 and Seville in 1248?
Ferdinand III
5
Complete the sentence about Plácido Domingo with the correct year: Plácido Domingo was born on 21 January ______ in the Retiro district of Madrid, Spain, to Pepita Embil and Plácido Domingo Ferrer.
1941. Plácido Domingo was born on 21 January 1941 in the Retiro district of Madrid, Spain, to Pepita Embil and Plácido Domingo Ferrer.
6
Complete the sentence about Gibraltar with the correct year: Gibraltar was founded as a permanent watchtower by the Almohads in ______.
1160. Gibraltar was founded as a permanent watchtower by the Almohads in 1160.
7
Which ocean faces the Costa de la Luz coastline in southwestern Andalusia?
Atlantic Ocean. The Costa de la Luz ( Spanish pronunciation: [ ˈkosta ðe la luθ ] , "Coast of Light") is a section of the Andalusian coast in Spain facing the Atlantic .
8
Complete the sentence about Doñana National Park with the correct year: Nevertheless, in ______ Schulten found the stele of Villamanrique at the nearby town of Villamanrique de la Condesa.
1978. Nevertheless, in 1978 Schulten found the stele of Villamanrique at the nearby town of Villamanrique de la Condesa.
9
Which Balearic island is known for its UNESCO biosphere reserve and prehistoric navetas?
Menorca
10
During which period was Francisco Franco dictator of Spain?
1939 to 1975. Francisco Franco ... was a Spanish military general and the dictator of Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975
11
Complete the sentence about Zara with the correct year: The first shop outside Spain was opened in ______ in Porto, Portugal.
1988. The first shop outside Spain was opened in 1988 in Porto, Portugal.
12
Which Spanish conquistador led the campaign that overthrew the Aztec Empire in 1519-1521?
Hernán Cortés
13
Complete the sentence about Royal Palace of Madrid with the correct year: Philip II made Madrid his capital in ______ and continued the renovations, with new additions.
1561. Philip II made Madrid his capital in 1561 and continued the renovations, with new additions.
14
Which chemical element was originally discovered in 1801 by the Spanish-born mineralogist Andrés Manuel del Río?
vanadium. Andrés Manuel del Río y Fernández (10 November 1764 – 23 March 1849) was a Spanish scientist , naturalist and engineer who discovered compounds of vanadium in 1801.
15
What is the largest of the Balearic Islands?
Mallorca. Mallorca , also spelled Majorca in English, is the largest of Spain 's Balearic Islands , and the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea .
16
What is the collection of 14 dark paintings created by Goya on the walls of the Quinta del Sordo called?
Black Paintings
17
What tree nut forms the essential diet of free-range Iberian pigs during the montanera season for top-grade Jamón ibérico?
acorns
18
Complete the sentence about Royal Palace of Madrid with the correct year: Emperor Charles V, with the architects Alonso de Covarrubias and Luis de Vega, extended and renovated the castle in ______.
1537. Emperor Charles V, with the architects Alonso de Covarrubias and Luis de Vega, extended and renovated the castle in 1537.
19
Which Madrid-born tenor was a member of the globally renowned Three Tenors vocal trio alongside Pavarotti and Carreras?
Plácido Domingo
20
Complete the sentence about Madrid Metro with the correct year: On 19 September ______, a royal decree approved the 4-line plan for the creation of the metro of Madrid.
1916. On 19 September 1916, a royal decree approved the 4-line plan for the creation of the metro of Madrid.
21
Who has the power to propose the dissolution of the Cortes Generales before the end of their term?
The President of the Government
22
In which autonomous community is the semi-desert natural region of Bardenas Reales situated?
Navarre
23
Complete the sentence about Joan Miró with the correct year: Josep Dalmau arranged Miró's first Parisian solo exhibition, at Galerie la Licorne in ______.
1921. Josep Dalmau arranged Miró's first Parisian solo exhibition, at Galerie la Licorne in 1921.
24
Which time zone do the Canary Islands use compared with mainland Spain?
Western European Time
25
Across how many autonomous communities does the Picos de Europa National Park extend?
three
26
Complete the sentence about Spanish monarchy with the correct year: Since 19 June ______, the monarch is King Felipe VI, who ascended the throne on the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I.
2014. Since 19 June 2014, the monarch is King Felipe VI, who ascended the throne on the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I.

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