Question 1: Welcome to the quaint village of Miravet. Where are we?
A Spain
B Italy
C France
Miravet, in the Catalonia region of Spain, sits on the banks of the River Ebro. Its medieval castle is perched high above the village. Once a stronghold of the French military order Knights Templar, the castle is one of the best-preserved examples of Templar architecture in Spain.
Correct Answer: Spain
Question 2: What traditional craft is Miravet known for?
A Glassblowing
B Pottery
C Basket weaving
Long before mass production, Miravet’s locals were shaping clay into jugs, bowls, and amphorae. Pottery making has deep roots in Muslim craftsmanship, with earlier influences from Iberian and Roman pottery styles. A few workshops still operate and walking into one feels like stepping into a living museum where hands do what machines can’t.
Correct Answer: Pottery
Question 3: Which famously mustachioed artist was born in Spain?
A Dalí
B Gauguin
C Da Vinci
Salvador Dalí, born in Figueres, Catalonia, was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his dreamlike and eccentric works (and distinctive facial hair). His best-known work, ‘The Persistence of Memory,’ is a symbol of surrealism around the world. Dalí also dabbled in film, sculpture, and fashion, all while maintaining a flamboyant public persona that was as surreal as his art.
Correct Answer: Dalí