Spanish Civ Quiz

Question 1

What is the rank of Seville Cathedral among the largest Gothic cathedrals and overall churches in the world?

Accepted Answer

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals and fourth largest church

Question 2

UNESCO declared Seville Cathedral a World Heritage Site

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The Puerta del Perdón is the secondary entrance of the cathedral.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The upper part of the Giralda Tower was added during the Renaissance period.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Seville Cathedral was built by converting a mosque that was originally built on the site.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What is unique about La Giralda’s interior design for reaching the top?

Accepted Answer

It has ramps instead of steps

Question 7

What was the original purpose of the Giralda Tower?

Accepted Answer

Minaret of a mosque

Question 8

What was the belief associated with entering through the Puerta del Perdón of the cathedral?

Accepted Answer

It would exempt all sins

Question 9

After which event was the intention to build the Seville Cathedral born?

Accepted Answer

The city being conquered by Fernando III of Castile

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