Week 4 year 11 quiz

How many native Spanish speakers are there in the world?

• 177 million

• 277 million

• 377 million

• 477 million

What is the capital of Spain?

• Barcelona

• Madrid

• Valencia

• Londres

Which food is thrown (at each other) during a famous Spanish festival?

• Cheese

• Cucumbers

• Tomatoes

• Mushrooms

What is a siesta?

• The meal between lunch and dinner

• Going out for tapas with friends

• Taking a quick nap after eating

• When your wallet gets stolen without you realising it

Which of the following ingredients is not typically used to make a paella?

• Meat and fish

• Shellfish

• Nuts and raisins

• Saffron

What is Flamenco?

• A language that was spoken in Flanders and now along the border of Belgium

• The popular gypsy music and dance of Andalusia

• The common name of a bird characterised for having very long legs

• All of the above

According to tradition, who brings presents to children on January 6th?

• The Three Wise Men of the East

• Some elves that come from the forest

• The magic man in the moon

• Don Quijote and his helpers

What do Spanish people have on New Years Eve right at midnight?

• A glass of champagne

• Thirteen olives

• Twelve grapes

• Nougat candy

Which country is the largest Spanish-speaking country of South America, by area?

• Chile

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela

Which Latin American country prides itself on being home to the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?

• Venezuela

• Bolivia

• Peru

• Ecuador