Reading comprehension - Modernism in Barcelona

According to the text, Catalan Modernism is...

• the reason why Barcelona is so attractive for artists.

• not a big thing in Barcelona.

• only a architectural style.

• the reason why Barcelona is not appealing for tourists.

Catalan Modernism takes place in...

• Late 1800s and 1900s

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 1888

In the beginning of th 20th century people moved from rural areas to cities because...

• They wanted to have a job in the new industries.

• They wanted to have bigger families.

• They didn't like the countryside.

• They wanted to be part of the bourgeoisie.

Modernism movement wanted to...

• a Catalan modern society

• avoid ideas from the Bourgeoisie

• avoid traditional ideas

• all answers are correct

Cerdà designed a new part of the city ....

• to have better living conditions.

• only for rich people.

• to have more industries.

• with less space

Which buliding is it considered the first of the Catalan Modernism?

• Sagrada Família

• Castell dels Tres Dragons

• Palau de la Música

• Casa Batlló

L'Eixample is also called....

• Barcelona

• Illa de la Discòrdia

• Quadrat d'Or

• Pla Cerdà

Architecture from Modernism included...

• simple, straight and modern lines.

• curves, natural elements and a lot of details.

• straight lines, natural elements and very little details.

• very little decorations and curves.

What buildings have Antoni Gaudí built? (Mark all correct answers)

• Sagrada Família

• La Pedrera

• Casa Batlló

• Castell dels Tres Dragons

There is an area in l'Eixample that is called l'Illa de la Discòrdia because....

• families paid architects to have the most beautiful building.

• some architects wanted to participate in a competition

• families had problems with the architects

• architects got confused and didn't finish their projects.