Question 1: Today we’re in Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia. What country are we in?
- Spain
- Andorra
- Portugal
Correct Answer: Spain
Fact: The landscape of Catalonia in northeastern Spain has a bit of everything, from the snowcapped peaks of the Pyrenees to the golden beaches of Tarragona. The village of Castellfollit de la Roca is in the Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, an area that contains around 40 extinct volcanoes.
Question 2: What is the capital city of Catalonia?
- Valencia
- Madrid
- Barcelona
Correct Answer: Barcelona
Fact: This coastal city is famous for its art nouveau buildings—many designed by Antoni Gaudí—its beaches, and its Mediterranean cuisine.
Question 3: Which of these artists was from Catalonia?
- Pablo Picasso
- Salvador Dalí
- Joaquín Sorolla
Correct Answer: Salvador Dalí
Fact: Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquess of Dalí of Púbol, to give his full, impressive name, was born in Figueres, northern Catalonia. He was an important figure in the surrealist movement. Known for his extravagant style and unusual images, there is now a museum dedicated to him in his hometown.