How is the celebration of Christmas different in Spain compared to the US?

Most gifts are given on January 6th, Three Kings’ Day

What is the typical structure of a Spanish meal compared to an American one?

Spanish meals consist of multiple small courses over a longer time

What makes Spain’s healthcare system different from the US?

Public healthcare is free or low-cost for all residents

What is a common difference in the drinking culture of Spain vs. the US?

Drinking is more associated with meals and social gatherings in Spain

What is unique about Spain’s time zone compared to its geographic location?

Spain is in the Central European Time zone, despite being west of it

In Spain, what does the term “la siesta” refer to today?

A midday break when businesses and schools close

What is the main difference between Spanish and American tipping customs?

Tipping in Spain is not required but appreciated for good service

What is the cultural significance of “Semana Santa” in Spain?

The celebration of Jesus resurrection with processions throughout the city

What is the primary difference in dining etiquette between Spain and the US?

Spaniards place both hands on the table during meals

What is different about public holidays in Spain compared to the US?

Each region in Spain has its own additional holidays

What is unique about the way Spaniards celebrate birthdays compared to Americans?

The person celebrating the birthday typically pays for the group

What is the Spanish tradition of “botellón”?

A gathering of young people drinking socially in public spaces

What does the Spanish term "sobremesa" refer to?

The time spent chatting at the table after a meal

How is personal space viewed differently in Spain compared to the US?

Spaniards tend to stand closer and touch more when speaking

What is the purpose of “ferias” in Spain?

They are cultural festivals with traditional dress, food, and dance

What is the Spanish tradition of “tardeo”?

An afternoon bar-hopping social event

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1
In Spain, when going on your first date, who pays?
Your parents
The man
The woman
Split evenly
2
How is the celebration of Christmas different in Spain compared to the US?
Santa Claus is not a part of the holiday in Spain
Christmas celebrations are less important than New Year’s
Gifts are exchanged on Christmas Day only
Most gifts are given on January 6th, Three Kings’ Day
3
What is the typical structure of a Spanish meal compared to an American one?
Spanish meals consist of multiple small courses over a longer time
Spanish meals include only cold dishes
Spanish meals always include dessert
Spanish meals have one main course only
4
How do Spaniards call their professors and teachers?
María Perez
María
Sr/Sra. Perez
Profesor
5
What makes Spain’s healthcare system different from the US?
Spain’s system is funded by private insurance
Healthcare in Spain is only available to citizens
There is no access to private healthcare in Spain
Public healthcare is free or low-cost for all residents
6
Who were Spain’s allies during WWII?
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
France & Portugal
7
What is a common difference in the drinking culture of Spain vs. the US?
Bars in Spain do not serve cocktails
Spaniards only drink beer or wine
Drinking is more associated with meals and social gatherings in Spain
Spaniards drink less alcohol than Americans
8
What is unique about Spain’s time zone compared to its geographic location?
Spain is in the Central European Time zone, despite being west of it
Spain follows the same time zone as the UK
Spain has its own unique time zone
Spain changes time zones seasonally
9
In Spain, what does the term “la siesta” refer to today?
A specific meal eaten in the evening
A traditional holiday celebrated in the summer
A mandatory afternoon nap
A midday break when businesses and schools close
10
What is the main difference between Spanish and American tipping customs?
Tipping in Spain is not required but appreciated for good service
Tipping is considered rude in Spain
Spaniards tip more than Americans on average
Tipping in Spain is always a percentage of the bill
11
How many autonomous communities are in Spain?
11
17
15
13
12
What is Velázquez’s masterpiece?
Las Meninas
Guernica
La Monalisa
La Noche Estrellada
13
What is the cultural significance of “Semana Santa” in Spain?
It is a week dedicated to family gatherings
The celebration of Jesus resurrection with processions throughout the city
It is a celebration of Spain’s independence
It marks the end of summer vacation
14
What is the primary difference in dining etiquette between Spain and the US?
Tipping is required in Spain
Spaniards typically use only a fork to eat
Spaniards place both hands on the table during meals
Spaniards hold the fork on the left hand, and the knife on the right
15
What is different about public holidays in Spain compared to the US?
Each region in Spain has its own additional holidays
Spain does not observe any religious holidays
Public holidays in Spain are celebrated only with parades
Spanish public holidays are uniform across the country
16
How many weeks of vacation do most Spaniards get on average per year?
two weeks
three weeks
four weeks
one week
17
How many countries share a border with Spain?
5
1
4
2
18
What will always be present at a Spanish dining table?
Potatoes
Bread
Peanut Butter
Ketchup
19
What is unique about the way Spaniards celebrate birthdays compared to Americans?
The person celebrating the birthday typically pays for the group
Spaniards do not celebrate birthdays after age 30
Spaniards never celebrate birthdays with friends
Only family is invited to birthday celebrations in Spain
20
What is the Spanish tradition of “botellón”?
A gathering of young people drinking socially in public spaces
A term for a communal meal shared with family
A public event for tasting wine
A festival to celebrate local food
21
Who is Franco?
The CEO of Accent
A spanish dictator
The first president of Spain
President of Spain
22
What does the Spanish term "sobremesa" refer to?
A type of Spanish tablecloth
A traditional Spanish dessert
The time spent chatting at the table after a meal
A midday snack
23
How is personal space viewed differently in Spain compared to the US?
Spaniards tend to stand closer and touch more when speaking
Spaniards maintain more physical distance in conversations
Personal space is not culturally important in Spain
Physical contact is avoided in Spanish culture
24
What are the two Spanish territories in the north of Morocco?
Celta and Melilla
Melilla and Hierro
Hierro and Algeciras
Celta and Gibraltar
25
The first and only Olympic games in Spain were…
25 July 1992, Barcelona.
18 January 1972, Sevilla.
8 February 1922, Valencia.
15 August 1982, Madrid.
26
What is the purpose of “ferias” in Spain?
They are carnival-style traveling events
They are cultural festivals with traditional dress, food, and dance
They are agricultural markets
They are religious events celebrated annually
27
What is the Spanish tradition of “tardeo”?
A siesta replacement in modern Spain
An afternoon bar-hopping social event
A community sports activity
A time to rest after lunch

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