Northern Spain & the Camino de Santiago 21-34

Which feature is typical of Gothic churches?

• chairs and benches bolted to the floor

• richly decorated chapels surrounding the main central space

Who is the 1st person to have made the Camino?

• Jesus Christ

• Saint James

What caused the popularity of the Camino to increase in the 13th century?

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• The Pope said that walking the pilgrimage could earn you forgiveness for your sins

The tradition of the Camino died out around the year 1500. When was the tradition reestablished?

• In the 1960s

• In 2023

What can you find in the humble Church of San Isidoro?

• The resting place of 20 Kings of Leon

• Some of the most excellent medieval art in all of Spain

• Romanesque frescoes painted around the year 1100

• all of these are correct

As pilgrims approach the small town of Villafranca del Bierzo, the terrain changes to...

• dry, dusty desert

• hills covered with vineyards

What famous special feature does the Church of St. James in Villafranca del Bierzo have?

• The Gate of Forgiveness

• The Cross of St. James

What is an albergue?

• A very expensive place to stay overnight

• A very inexpensive place to stay overnight

How old are the oldest churches on the Camino de Santiago?

• 5th century

• 9th century

The region of Galicia is different from the Spain many visitors expect because _________.

• It's flooded most of the year.

• It is green and forested.