Speeding train crashes and kills 78 in Spain

July 29, 2013

Q: A Spanish passenger train was reported traveling at more than double the speed limit when it derailed on a curve in the track. The crash last week killed 78 and sent at least 130 to the hospital -- many in critical condition. Where is Spain on this map?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: The crash occurred in city of Santiago de Compostela in the far northwestern region of Spain which is north of the border with which country?

A. Andorra

B. France

C. Gibraltar

D. Portugal

Q: The train was on the express route between Madrid and the northwest port city of Ferrol. What is the name of the body of water on Spain's northern coast?

A. North Sea

B. Bay of Biscay

C. Trafalgar Sea

D. Strait of Gibraltar

Q: Last week's crash was one of the worst rail disasters in Spanish history. In the 700's, Moorish invaders conquered most of what is now Spain. They were finally ousted in 1492. Where did those invaders originate?

A. Africa

B. France

C. Germany

D. Italy

Q: The land mass occupied by Spain and Portugal is known as . . .

A. Cape Biscay

B. Hispaniola

C. Iberian Peninsula

D. Galicia

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