Soul of Spain notes (1)

Question 1

What was the original form of bullfighting?

Answer 1

The original form of bullfighting included fighting bulls on horseback with lances

Question 2

What was the capital city of Muslim-controlled Spain?

Answer 2

Cordoba was the capital of Muslim-Controlled Spain

Question 3

What is the Valley of the Fallen?

Answer 3

The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial for those who died in the Spanish Civil War

Question 4

What city fell in 1492 to complete the Spanish reconquest of Spain?

Answer 4

Granada fell in 1492 to complete the Spanish reconquest of Spain

Question 5

Who became ruler of Spain after Franco’s death in 1975?

Answer 5

King Juan Carlos became ruler of Spain after Franco’s death in 1975

Question 6

What is the Solera System?

Answer 6

The Solera System is a method used to make sherry wine

Question 7

What happened in 1981 to threaten Spain’s new government?

Answer 7

In 1981, a member of the civil guard invaded the Parliament, which threatened Spain’s new government

Question 8

What is the Suit of Lights?

Answer 8

The suit of lights is a fancy costume worn by matadors