Bullfighting in Spain Quiz

What is the Spanish term for bullfighting?

• Pelea de toros

• Corrida de toros

• Fiesta del toro

• Lucha taurina

Where did bullfighting in its modern form develop?

• Catalonia

• Galicia

• Andalucía

• Aragón

During which century did modern bullfighting on foot begin to take shape?

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

Who is considered one of the founders of modern bullfighting?

• Federico García Lorca

• Francisco Romero

• Pablo Picasso

• Joaquín Rodrigo

Originally, who fought bulls in medieval Spain?

• Nobles on horseback

• Priests

• Common farmers

• Artists

What is the name of the arena where bullfights take place?

• Plaza Mayor

• Plaza de toros

• Estadio taurino

• Circo de toros

How many bulls are typically fought in a standard corrida?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the name of the opening parade at a bullfight?

• Paseo

• Capoteo

• Paseíllo

• Entrada

How many main stages or 'tercios' are there in a traditional bullfight?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What happens in the first stage (tercio de varas)?

• The matador kills the bull

• The picador weakens the bull with a lance

• The bull is dressed

• Banderillas are placed