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A trivia competition involving questions about Spanish, French, and Latin history.
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1
Who is Jupiter's father?
Kronos
Mercury
Saturn
Jupiter Sr.
2
Who were the founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Justus and Magnus
Augustus and Julius
Atticus and Lucius
3
What does "Je pense, donc je suis" mean?
It is what it is
I think I am right
I think, therefore I am
That's life
4
When is El Día de los Reyes Magos celebrated?
May 5
January 6
December 25
January 1
5
Which African country uses Spanish as an official language?
Morocco
Liberia
Equatorial Guinea
Jenya
6
What region of France is well known for its lavender?
Provence
Burgundy
Brittany
Picardy
7
Shakira is of _____________ and Lebanese descent.
Honduran
Cuban
Mexican
Columbian
8
Who was the last ruler of the Roman Republic?
Augustus
Zues
Julian
Ceasar
9
This mythical beast is a cross between a lion and an eagle:
Griffon
Chimera
Centaur
Hippogriff
10
Which country hosted the first soccer World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Chile
Venezuela
Bolivia
11
What is el Zócalo?
a peppy Spanish dance
a popular drink in Cuba
the central plaza in Mexico
a small, vicious animal related to the chihuahua
12
Which strait separates Spain from Africa?
The Strait of Balthasar
The Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Magellan
The Narrow of Waist
13
Which nickname do the French give to the English?
Roast beef
Roast duck
Roast pork
Roast lamb
14
The latest season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" is being partially filmed in:
Havana, Cuba
Kentucky
Madrid, Spain
Osuna, Spain
15
What sport has origins in the Basque Country of northern Spain?
Baseball
Golf
Jai Alai
Cricket
16
Which French painter is known for impressionism?
Claude Monet
Henri Matisse
Georges Braque
Eugène Delacroix
17
What does "cave ne canes" mean
Together forever
The best of both worlds
Beware of the dogs
In the cave
18
Jupiter is the god of what?
Knowledge
Fire
Thunder
War
19
What country borders France?
Norway
Italy
Portugal
Sweden
20
What does "carpe diem" mean?
Seize the day
I conquered
It is what it is
I rule the world
21
Translated, which country is "Allemagne?"
Norway
Belgium
Germany
England
22
What does "in vitro" mean?
In water
In glass
In museum
In space
23
When is Bastille Day?
January 1
March 25
July 14
May 1
24
In Roman numerals, "D" is equivalent to:
1000
50
100
500
25
Someone of Mexican origin born in the US is:
chicano
catracho
boricua
perucho
26
Where is the famous poet Pablo Neruda from?
Chile
Puerto Rico
Panamá
Costa Rica
27
Which of the following did the Romans NOT build?
The Pantheon
Leaning Tower of Piza
Circus Maximus
Colosseum
28
Who is the Roman god of the Sea?
Mercury
Poseiden
Neptune
Pluto
29
What is the name of the Roman messenger god?
Mars
Juno
Jupiter
Mercury
30
What famous product is made in Evian, France?
Perfume
Champagne
Mineral Water
Lace
31
Who was the French king that was known for the construction of the palace Versailles?
Louis XVI
Henry IV
Louis XV
Louis XIV
32
In what year did women in France gain the right to vote?
1907
1945
1920
1881
33
What type of government did Rome have?
Republic
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
34
How many Labors did Hercules have to perform?
9
12
7
15
35
This oppressive dictator ruled Spain from 1939-1975:
Fransisco Franco
Hugo Chávez
Rafael Trujillo
Fidel Castro
36
In what year did the Eiffel Tower officially open?
1887
1786
1901
1889
37
Who was the explorer known as "the Father of New France?"
Samuel de Champlain
Robert La Salle
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Marquette
38
What does "nom de plume" mean?
Composure
Done deal
social blunder (Emily Hynes)
Pen name
39
What is the name of the well-known annual French sporting event?
Tour de France
Olympics
World Cup
The Super Bowl
40
In which of the following countries is French the official language?
Norway
Haiti
Belize
Thailand
41
This Spanish-speaking country has two capitals:
Guatemala
Spain
Cuba
Bolivia
42
Someone visiting Puerto Rico is likely to see "“el coquí,” or this animal, everywhere:
a chupacabra
a frog
an alpaca
a capybara
43
Which Spanish painter dedicated himself to the Surrealist trend?
Salvador Dalí
Diego Velázquez
Pablo Picasso
Francisco de Goya
44
This famed dance originated in Argentina:
flamenco
tango
salsa
bachata
45
Which instrument was used during the French Revolution for beheading?
Guillotine
Tuba
Sword
Ax
46
How many gold medals were won by France in the 2004 Athens Olympics?
11
15
7
5
47
In what country is the lost city Macchu Pichu?
Spain
Peru
Mexico
Argentina
48
Where are the Galápagos Islands?
The Dominican Republic
Cuba
Spain
Ecuador
49
When is "the Ides of March?"
March 16th
March 1st
March 14th
March 15th
50
What does "brei tempore" mean?
Seize the day
In a short time
Few, but many
I like dogs
51
How many hills was Rome built on?
Seven
Eight
Six
Five
