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