History

Question 1

Celtiberians?

Answer 1

Tribe formed when Celts and Iberians merged

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Estate of Marqués de Griñón in Toledo

Question 3

Who defeated Romans in Spain?

Answer 3

Visigoths in 6th century CE

Question 4

Peninsular War

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Spanish Inquisition

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Franco Rule

Answer 6

1939-1975

Question 7

Constitution Ratification post Franco

Answer 7

1978 Reinstates Spain as a constitutional monarchy

Question 8

Spain’s top three most populated cities?

Answer 8

Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia.

Question 9

Longest river in Iberian Peninsula?

Answer 9

The Tajo

Question 10

What is vinum ceretenis?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Bobadil defeated at Granada

Answer 12

Jan 2 1492

Question 13

What are 2 significant lowland areas in Spain?

Answer 13

Ebro Basin, Andalusian Plain

Question 14

Joins EU?

Answer 14

1986

Question 15

Roman arrival?

Answer 15

Late 3rd century BCE

Question 16

Carthaginians arrival?

Answer 16

6th century BCE

Question 17

Consejo Regulador inception?

Answer 17

1932

Question 18

1864 Eloy Lecanda?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

2nd Spanish Republic

Answer 19

1931-1936

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Authorized varieties, production levels, winemaking methods, aging times

Question 21

Iberians

Answer 21

Prehistoric migrating tribe from N. African origin

Question 22

Germanic tribes of 5th century CE?

Answer 22

Vandals, Visigoths Less Important; Hasdingi, Silingi, Alans

Question 23

Clay jar historically used to ferment grape must?

Answer 23

Tinajas

Question 24

1872 Raventos?

Answer 24

Josep Raventos i Fatjo creates 1st Spanish sparkling wine

Question 25

When did Greeks arrive on peninsula?

Answer 25

Mid 7th century BCE

Question 26

Treaty of Lisbon

Answer 26

1668 Recognizes Portugal as an independent country

Question 27

When do the Moors cross the Straight of Gibralter?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Spanish Civil War

Answer 28

1936-1939

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

What is the highest peak in the Pirineos?

Answer 30

Aneto in Aragón

Question 31

Treaty of Madrid

Answer 31

1750 Ends Portugal/Spain hostilities

Question 32

Vine planting used in warmest parts of country?

Answer 32

Marco Real

Question 33

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

Answer 33

5 years

Question 34

Moors?

Answer 34

8th century, Moors are Arabs and Bebers

Question 35

Celts

Answer 35

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