Shall we do a Spanish History Quiz?

In 1532, what country in present day South America was conquered by the Spanish Empire?

• Venezuela

• Argentina

• Peru

• Bolivia

In 1588, one of the reasons Spain sent its Armada to attack England was in hopes of making England a Catholic nation again. The other reason was that England was helping what present-day country to fight against Spain?

• Denmark

• Belgium

• Netherlands

• Portugal

In the 17th century, in what war was Spain involved during the reign of Philip IV?

• Anglo-Spanish War

• Spanish-Dutch War

• War of Jenkins' Ear

• Thirty Years' War

The War of Spanish Succession started in 1701 and ended in 1714. The death of which childless Spanish king was the cause of this war?

• Ferdinand II

• Philip V

• Charles II

• Louis

In 1761, Spain joined the Seven Years' War against which nation?

• Netherlands

• France

• Great Britain

• Russia

In 1808, the Peninsular War was fought against which empire?

• British

• Russian

• French

• Ottoman

From 1808 to 1825, where did a series of wars begin as the Spanish Empire started to lose its power?

• Central America

• Africa

• Caribbean

• South America

In 1882, work on a famous Roman Catholic Church was started at which location? The project is still uncompleted as of 2024.

• Madrid

• Valencia

• Seville

• Barcelona

In 1898, the U.S. declared against Spain for three reasons. Which was NOT one of the three reasons?

• Philippines fighting for independence

• Cuba fighting for independence

• Spain attacked American ports in Florida

• Explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine

In what year was the Second Spanish Republic proclaimed?

• 1931

• 1916

• 1923

• 1872