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
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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