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Spain Facts

Officially known as the Kingdom of Spain, Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, bordered by Portugal in the east, south of France, and almost completely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Madrid is the capital of Spain.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

❖ Early in its history, Spain was under Roman rule for six centuries. The Romans left four influential social elements in Spain, including the Latin language, Roman law, the municipality, and Catholicism.

❖ By the end of the 6th century, Suevi and the Vandals entered Spain after the collapse of the Roman Empire. However, they were defeated by the Visigoths.

❖ In the 8th century, Arabs entered southern Spain. They conquered much of Spain which divided the Muslim period into three: the Emirate, the Caliphate, and the Reinos de Taifas.

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Spain Facts❖ In 1469, Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon married

which united the two kingdoms and formed the Catholic monarchs supreme power. This union marked the beginning of the golden age of Spain.

❖ In 1492, Isabella and Ferdinand reconquered Granada from the Arabs which resulted in Spain’s funding of Christopher Columbus’s exploration and later discovery of America.

❖ In 1495, the Canary Islands became part of the Spanish territory. In addition, the Kingdom of Naples and Navarre became part of the Spanish Kingdom.

❖ By the 16th and 17th century, the Spanish Empire became one of the world’s superpowers.

❖ The Habsburg dynasty ended after the War of Succession and followed by the Bourbons.

❖ In 1713, the British occupation of the Rock of Gibraltar was formalized under the Treaty of Utrecht. By 1808, Joseph Bonaparte succeeded the Spanish throne after the invasion of Napoleon.

❖ In 1898, the Spanish-American War resulted in the loss of Spanish control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

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FLAG❖ In 1978, Spain adopted its current

flag as mandated by the Constitution. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow, red. The yellow stripe in the middle is twice the size of each red stripe. Both yellow and red are traditional Spanish colors, which is also used in their coat of arms located off-center toward the hoist.

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Spain Facts

❖ As of March 2019, Spain has 46, 429, 567 inhabitants. About 75% are Spaniards, 16% Catalans, 6.5% Galicians, and 2% Basques.

❖ Spain’s official language is Castilian, but many also speak Basque, Catalan, and Galician. The official religion has been Roman Catholic since 589. Among the traditions intertwined with religion is the sacredness of baptism, marriage, and burial.

❖ By the second half of the 20th century, the field of sports in Spain is dominated by football. In addition, bullfighting is also popular. Every year, the Running of the Bulls Festival is held on Fermina’s Day in July.

❖ Culturally, Spain is known for Flamenco music and dance. Held every August, La Tomatina is the largest food fight, wherein thousands of people throw tomatoes in the streets of Spain.

❖ The famous Sagrada Familia Church has been under construction for over 130 years. Moreover, the Tower of Hercules, the oldest lighthouse in the world constructed in the 1st century, is located in Spain.

❖ Don Quixote written by Spaniard Cervantes in 1605 is considered as the first modern novel.

❖ There are 47 World Heritage Sites all throughout Spain, which includes historic cities and buildings.

❖ Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the world. As a matter of fact, there are more Spanish-speaking people in America than in Spain.

❖ The national anthem of Spain has no words.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE★

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❖ Spain was one of the first countries that practiced constitutional monarchy in history. As of 2014, King Felipe VI served as the king of Spain after the abdication of his father King Juan Carlos I.

❖ As a sovereign, the king of Spain serves as the chief of state and it passes through inheritance. The executive branch is headed by the President of the Government, which is similar to prime minister. The head is the presider of the Council of Ministers and is elected by the National Assembly as proposed by the monarch.

❖ The legislative branch is composed of the Congress of Deputies, which consists of 350 members who are elected by popular vote every four years. The Senate has 259 seats from combined popular vote and appointment from the regional legislature.

❖ Spaniards are allowed to vote at the age of 18. ❖ The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body and consists of

professional judges and magistrates. ❖ Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities, including the

following: Aragon, Andalusia, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y Leon, Catalonia, Valencia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarre, and Basque Country.

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Spanish HistoryThe construction and apogee of the Spanish Empire during more than 2 centuries was the result of big events. Can you describe them?

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Let’s Dance!Given the set of pictures, identify the typical dances of Spain and other iberoamerican countries.

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Tour Around Spain

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Spain is one of the most visited countries in Europe. Now, search for photos of Spain’s most majestic tourist spots. Do not forget to describe each.

BARCELONA

MADRID

VALENCIA

GRANADA

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The Spanish Empire

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In the early times, Spain held the most territories in the world and became one of the greatest empires. Draw the flags of its former territories and map them out.

ARGENTINA COLOMBIA CUBA PHILIPPINES

MEXICO PUERTO RICO PERU ITALY

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Roman Influence

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Prior to its empire and sovereign state, Spain was first ruled by the Romans for centuries. This domination left four importance social elements to the Spanish life. Given your knowledge about Spain, describe the Roman influences.

LATIN LANGUAGE ROMAN LAW

CHRISTIANITY MUNICIPALITY

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Crossing Spain

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Aside from having rich history, Spain is a country of wonders and interesting culture. Complete the crossword about Spain.

4. 1. 6. 5.

7. 2.

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1. Most widely spoken language in the world.2. Name of the king from 2014 until present. 3. Considered as the first modern novel4. Spain’s main form of currency since 19995. Official language aside from Spanish6. The youngest king of Spain7. Spain is located in this continent

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The Catholic Monarchs

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After the marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille in the 15th century, the kingdoms of Spain were unified as one. Answer the questions about the Catholic Monarchs.

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How did the marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille unified the Spanish Kingdoms?

What was the impact of this unification to Spain as a superpower during those time?

What were the key events during their reign?

How significant was their rule to Spanish history?

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La Sagrada Familia

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In 1984, La Sagrada Familia was added to the long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain. Do some research to help you create a brochure about this Spanish landmark.

SAGRADA FAMILIA

LOCATION

SIGNIFICANCE FASCINATING FACTS

ARCHITECTURE

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Spain and the New World

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In the 15th century, Spain dominated the Age of Exploration which led them to vast discoveries and accumulation of wealth. Establish the link of the following figures and concepts below.

THE AMERICAS

EXPLORATION

SPANISH CROWN

CIVILIZATION

TREASURE

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Then and Now

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Ironically, Spain is known for its classic culture and liberal ideas. Given the ideas below about Spain, analyse the given statements.

THEN... NOW...As influenced by the Romans, if not all, most Spaniards are Roman Catholics.

Despite the fact that 90% of the population is Roman Catholic, same sex marriage was legalized in 2005.

Your Analysis

During the Age of exploration, Spain expanded its empire.

Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the world.

Many great Spanish artists emerged during the Renaissance period.

Spain is known for its old churches, cathedrals, and castles.