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1
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What countries make up the Iberian Peninsula?

A

Spain

Portugal

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2
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Where is the Iberian Peninsula located?

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Southwestern Europe

Next to Africa

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3
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What language is spoken in Spain?

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Dialects of Spanish

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What language is spoken in Portugal?

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Portuguese

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What types of food primarily make up the diets of the Iberian peninsula?

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Lots of seafood

Rice where irrigation is possible

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6
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What was one of the first groups to inhabit the Iberian Peninsula?

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Moors: Muslims from North Africa

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7
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What was the name of the Spanish military hero who fought for Spain and the Moors?

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El Cid

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Who are the conquistadors?

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“Conqueror”

Commissioned by Spanish crown to find gold/spices/slaves

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9
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Who was one of the first famous conquistadors?

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Cortes

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10
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What was the Inquisition and what two major groups were affected by it?

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Looked at the population, found out who is not following Roman Catholic tradition, and got rid of them/threw them in jail/tortured them
Jews and Moors

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11
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What is the current dominate religion in the Iberian Peninsula?

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Catholicism

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12
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What do typical meals look like in Portugal?

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Simple breakfast

Heavier lunch and dinner

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13
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Where does saffron come from?

A

The crocus flower

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What is cocido?

A

Stew consisting of meat, broth, and vegetables/starch

Each part is usually served separately

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15
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What is gaspacho and from where does it originate?

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Chilled soup made with many chopped vegetables plus beef or chicken stock, red wine vinegar, and olive oil
Spain

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16
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Who were the Basques?

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Group living in the Pyrenees Mountains near the Bay of Biscay in northeastern Spain

17
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What foods dominate the Basques meals?

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Lamb
Pork
Some Beef
Cheeses
Local seafoods
Haricot (dry) beans - green beans, peas, broad beans, cabbage, potatoes, cardoons, mushrooms
Apples, cherries, walnuts
18
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What is marmitako and from where does it originate?

A

Stew made with tuna and potatoes

Spain - Basques

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