Test 3: Italy, Spain & Portugal, Greece Flashcards
(148 cards)
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Duomo, Florence (a cathedral)
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Budget accomodations in Greece
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Local pensions
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St. George’s Castle, Lisbon (Moorish castle, 10 towers, atop the city)
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Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon
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The country in the northeast of Spain in the Pyrenees
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Andorra
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Egg tart of Portugal; Where can we buy it?
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Pastel de nata;
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Ancient Greek Theatre (all male actors)
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Where is Michelangelo burried?
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Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence
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Music of Portugal
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Fado music
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What is “Concurs de Castells de Tarragona”?
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Human tower building festival in Spain
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What is Santorini also known as?
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Thira
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Souvlaki
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Meat on a stick
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Airport in Venice
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VCE
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Airport in Naples
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NAP
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Airport in Barcelona
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El Prat Airport (BCN)
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Airport at Lisbon
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Portela Airport (LIS)
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Greek dance or music
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Zorba
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Spanakopita, spinach pie
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Creation of Adam by Michelangelo (ceiling of Sistine Chapel, home of Pope)
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FC Barcelona
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What is the name of the high speed train in Spain?
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AVE
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Over which river?
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Ponte Vecchio, Florence (over Arno river)
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Most cruises arrive at Athen’s ________ (Mediterranean’s no.1 cruise port)
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Piraeus
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Largest island in Cyclades
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Naxos
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Airport in Madrid
Barajas Airport (MAD)
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Which ferry company (based in Genoa) operates ferries between mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, France, Albania, Morocco and Tunisia?
Grandi Navi Veloci
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Michelangelo's "David" in Accademia Gallery, Florence
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City code of Rome
ROM
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Bridge of Sighs, Venice
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Alcohol in Greece
Ouzo
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Airport in Pisa
PSA
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Ferry company in Greece
Blue Star
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Spanish Steps in Rome
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Where is La Tomatina held?
Bunol, Valencia
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Real Madrid C.F
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Which ferry company operates traffic to and from the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Elba?
Corsica Ferries - Sardinia Ferries
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La Mezquita, Cordoba, Andalusia region (Moors Mosque)
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Pompeii, Naples
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Greece is made up of its mainland and more than ________ islands
2000
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Dolmades, stuffed vegetable dishes
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Yellow Trams in Lisbon (built on 7 hills)
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Saganaki, Fried cheese
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Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia region (fortress built by Moors)
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Gyros, meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie with pita bread
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What are the busiest ports in Italy?
Civitavecchia in Rome, Venice
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Lladro, porcelain dolls in Spain
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Who lived in the Royal Palace at Madrid?
King Charles III
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The Royal Palace, Madrid (Official residence of the Royal Family, now a museum)
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Acropolis (the hills), the Parthenon (the temple) Athens
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La Rambla, Barcelona
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid
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Delphi, (west of Athens), ruins
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Trevi Fountain in Rome (throw the coin over your left shoulder)
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Where can you find Alps in Italy?
North of Italy
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The Doge's Palace, Venice (Moorish architecture)
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Vaporetto (Waterbus) in Venice
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Olympia, in Peloponnese Peninsula, ruins, first Olympic Game
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Caldera in Santorini
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Cinque Terre, Italian Riveria
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Greece is only cited as part of a large group called
the Balkans
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Which Canal does it cross?
Rialto Bridge, Venice (crosses the Grand Canal)
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Barri Gotic, Gothic quarter in Barcelona
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The Pantheon, Rome
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan (Shopping mall)
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Islands of Portugal
Azores, Madeira
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Flag carrier and another big airline of Greece
Olympic Air (OA) and Aegean Airlines (A3)
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Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Church, Barcelona
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Three beach regions in Spain (north to south)
Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol
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Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Paros belong to the _________ group of islands
Cyclades
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Moussaka
Egg plant potato based lasagna
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Greek Philosopher
Aristophanes
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"Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci, The Church of St Mary of Grace, Milan
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Second largest country in Europe
Spain
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What is the outfit of bullfight called?
Suit of Lights
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Acropolis Museum, Athens
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Park Güell, Barcelona
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Bota Bag, Spain liquor bag
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Religion of Italy
Roman Catholic
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Athen's business and entertainment district
the Plaka
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Beach resort region in Portugal
Algarve (Golfing)
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Name of Spainish dance
Flamenco
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Capital of Italy
Rome
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Mykonos, Greece
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What is the name of the largest football stadium in Spain and Europe?
Camp Nou, FC Barcelona
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What is the north Spain region called? Centre of the region?
Basque; San Sebastian
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Religion of Greece
Greek Orthodox
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Name of Spanish alcoholic beverage
Sangria
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What is Pamplona famous of?
"Running of the Bulls" festival in July
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Airport in Florence
FLR
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City of Arts and Science, Valencia; designed by Santiago Calatrava
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Colosseum in Rome (ancient stadium where gladiators fought)
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Religion of Spain & Portugal
Roman Catholic
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Agriturismos
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St. Mark's Square, Venice (city's busiest gathering place)
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Where is the Italian Riveria? Examples of cities?
Northwest Italy; Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, San Remo
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What is the most famous carnival in Italy?
Venice Carnival (Farewell to Lent)
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Malaga's airport; where is it?
Picasso Airport (AGP); Costa del Sol
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Unique souvenir of Portual
Cork
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Greek dramatist
Menander
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Bouzouki, Greece
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"The Ladies-in-Waiting" by Diego Velázquez in the Prado, Madrid
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Currency of Spain & Portugal
Euro
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What is the name of the river that flows through Rome?
River Tiber
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Capital of Spain
Madrid
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Largest church in the world
St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
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How many regions and provinces are there in Italy?
20 and 110
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What is the The leading company concerning maritime transport in Italy?
Tirrenia
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What is a common form of transport for local Italians?
Scooter
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Athen's code
ATH
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Islands of Spain
Balearic Islands: Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Canary Islands
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Who is the architect of Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Holy Family Church?
Antonio Guadi
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Capital of Portugal
Lisbon
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National airline of Spain
Iberia (IB)
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What is "Fiesta de Los Reyes"?
Festival of Three Kings, Historic Market Square in Spain
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Birthplace of Christopher Colombus
Genoa
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The largest Greek Island
Crete (south of mainland Greece)
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Uffizi Gallery, Florence (Renaissance Palace)
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Seville Cathedral, Seville, Andalusia region (tomb of Chrishopter Columbus)
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What is the name of the beach region along the southern coast of Spain?
Costa del Sol
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Airport in Milan
Malpensa Airport (MXP)
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What is the name of the canal that cuts the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland?
Corinth Canal
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The Prado, Madrid (Museum)
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You must not wear _______ when you visit St. Peter's Basilica.
shorts
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Peace Bridge is designed by
Santiago Calatrava
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Airport in Rome
Rome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci AIrport (FCO)
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What is the name of the train that connects FCO airport and city terminal in Rome?
Leonardo Express
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Capital of Greece
Athens
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Keftedes
Greek meatballs
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St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
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Dali Theatre Museum in Figueres, Catalonia
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What is the name of the Peninsula of Spain and Portugal?
Iberian Peninsula
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Glass in Murano (a touristy island)
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The Picasso Museum, Barcelona
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National airline of Portugal
TAP Portugal (TP)
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Gondolas in Venice
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National railway of Spain
Renfe
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Tzatziki
Yogurt or cucumber dip
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Water taxi in Venice
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What is the primary train operator in Italy?
Trenitalia
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Tower of Belem, Lisbon
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What is "Il Palio" or "Palio di Siena"?
Horseracing in Siena, Italy
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"Last Judgement" by Michelangelo (wall of Sistine Chapel, Vatican City)
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Roman Forum in Rome
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Major airline in Italy
Alitalia (AZ)
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Apennines
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Cruising season in Greece
April to October
