Rick Steves: Camino de Santiago Quiz

What is the Camino de Santiago?

• A festival in Pamplona

• A pilgrimage route in Spain

• A dance in Burgos

• A battle in León

What does the scallop shell symbolize on the Camino de Santiago?

• Symbol of the Knights Templar

• Symbol of St. James and the pilgrimage

• Represents the patron saint of the festival

• A traditional musical instrument on the route

Which city hosts the Festival of San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls?

• León

• Burgos

• Villafranca del Bierzo

• Pamplona

Who is celebrated as a native son in Pamplona?

• Pontius Pilate

• Saint Fermín

• Simon the Cyrene

• Ernest Hemingway

What is the significance of the Church of San Fermín in Pamplona?

• It hosts the bullfights during the festival

• It is the end of the pilgrimage

• It is the start of the Camino de Santiago

• It is a crowd for the festival Mass

What is the traditional gear for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago?

• A backpack and a camera

• A tambourine and a flute

• A gourd, a stick, and a shell

• A sword and a shield

What is the historical significance of the town of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port?

• It was the final resting place of St. James

• It was the first major city pilgrims encountered on the route

• It was the capital of the kingdom of Castile

• It was the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway

What is the purpose of the Gate of Forgiveness in Villafranca del Bierzo?

• It is a historical monument dedicated to the Knights Templar

• It allows pilgrims to stop and call it a successful pilgrimage

• It is the final checkpoint before reaching Santiago

• It marks the beginning of the pilgrimage

What is the main reason for the resurgence of the Camino de Santiago in the 1960s?

• A resurgence of interest in medieval art and architecture

• A decree by a compassionate pope to re-establish the tradition

• The discovery of new historical artifacts along the route

• A political movement to retake Spain from the Moors

What is the significance of the Church of St. James in Villafranca del Bierzo?

• It's a landmark for the Knights Templar

• It's the final resting place of St. James

• It's the start of the Camino de Santiago

• It's a popular albergue for pilgrims