History

Question 1

Iberians

Answer 1

Prehistoric migrating tribe from N. African origin

Question 2

Celts

Answer 2

Spread across peninsula’s north 10-7th centuries BCE

Question 3

Celtiberians?

Answer 3

Tribe formed when Celts and Iberians merged

Question 4

When did Greeks arrive on peninsula?

Answer 4

Mid 7th century BCE

Question 5

Carthaginians arrival?

Answer 5

6th century BCE

Question 6

Roman arrival?

Answer 6

Late 3rd century BCE

Question 7

What is vinum ceretenis?

Answer 7

Roman method of boiling grape must to concentrate flavor, then adding to fermenting must. Stabilized sweet wine for transport

Question 8

Germanic tribes of 5th century CE?

Answer 8

Vandals, Visigoths Less Important; Hasdingi, Silingi, Alans

Question 9

Who defeated Romans in Spain?

Answer 9

Visigoths in 6th century CE

Question 10

Moors?

Answer 10

8th century, Moors are Arabs and Bebers

Question 11

When do the Moors cross the Straight of Gibralter?

Answer 11

711 Defeat Visigoth King Name peninsula Al-Andalus in honor of Arab dynasty

Question 12

Marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella the 1st of Castille?

Answer 12

1469 Unites majority of peninsula under one rule Sets stage for creation of Kingdom of Spain

Question 13

Bobadil defeated at Granada

Answer 13

Jan 2 1492

Question 14

Spanish Inquisition

Answer 14

Decades long effort by Catholic Monarchs to retain catholic orthodoxy in Kingdom begins

Question 15

Treaty of Lisbon

Answer 15

1668 Recognizes Portugal as an independent country

Question 16

Peninsular War

Answer 16

1701 War for Spanish Independence King Philip V begins process of consolidating and unifying all Spanish Kingdoms, forcing Castillan as official language

Question 17

Treaty of Madrid

Answer 17

1750 Ends Portugal/Spain hostilities

Question 18

1864 Eloy Lecanda?

Answer 18

Purchases cuttings of CS, ML, Malbec, plants at Vega Sicilia

Question 19

1872 Raventos?

Answer 19

Josep Raventos i Fatjo creates 1st Spanish sparkling wine

Question 20

Consejo Regulador inception?

Answer 20

1932

Question 21

2nd Spanish Republic

Answer 21

1931-1936

Question 22

Spanish Civil War

Answer 22

1936-1939

Question 23

Franco Rule

Answer 23

1939-1975

Question 24

Constitution Ratification post Franco

Answer 24

1978 Reinstates Spain as a constitutional monarchy

Question 25

Joins EU?

Answer 25

1986

Question 26

Clay jar historically used to ferment grape must?

Answer 26

Tinajas

Question 27

Spain’s top three most populated cities?

Answer 27

Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia.

Question 28

Vine planting used in warmest parts of country?

Answer 28

Marco Real

Question 29

What are the 5 top planted varieties, representing 65% of Spain’s plantings?

Answer 29

Aíren, Tempranillo, Bobal, Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo

Question 30

Longest river in Iberian Peninsula?

Answer 30

The Tajo

Question 31

Where was the use of drip irrigation pioneered in the 1970’s?

Answer 31

Estate of Marqués de Griñón in Toledo

Question 32

How many years must a Vino de Calidad con Indicación Geográphica (VC) exist before applying for promotion to DO status?

Answer 32

5 years

Question 33

What are 4 quality standards set forth by the Consejo to become a DO?

Answer 33

Authorized varieties, production levels, winemaking methods, aging times

Question 34

What is the highest peak in the Pirineos?

Answer 34

Aneto in Aragón

Question 35

What are 2 significant lowland areas in Spain?

Answer 35

Ebro Basin, Andalusian Plain