Gibraltar hits a reef in relations with Spain

Aug. 26, 2013

Q: The British territory of Gibraltar recently built an artificial reef off its shore, upset local Spanish fisherman and reignited a centuries-old dispute over the sovereignty of the 2.6 square miles at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Where is Gibraltar on this map?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: An English-Dutch force captured Gibraltar from the Spanish in 1704. A 1713 treaty ceded the territory to England "in perpetuity" and gave the British a . . .

A. Pillar of Hercules

B. Safe anchorage

C. Strategic fortress

D. All of the above

Q: The name Gibraltar comes from which of these groups that has ruled the territory?

A. English

B. Moors

C. Romans

D. Vandals

Q: The British Military dominated Gibraltar's economy until recently. Which of these is NOT a major part of Gibraltar's economy?

A. Fishing

B. Tourism

C. Finance

D. Online gambling

Q: As a British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar is . . .

A. Ruled from London

B. Completely independent

C. Mostly self-governing

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