Portugal Trivia Questions and Answers

Portugal is a small country with a rich history and culture, known for its stunning coastline, historic cities, and delicious cuisine.

But how much do you really know about this beautiful and fascinating country? Test your knowledge with these Portugal Trivia Questions and Answers!

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Portugal Trivia Questions

1. What is Portugal's capital city?
2. What is Portugal's official language?
3. What is Portugal's currency?
4. Which river flows through Lisbon, Portugal?
5. What is the name of the historic region in Portugal, known for its wine production?
6. Which famous explorer was born in Portugal?
7. Which battle took place in Portugal in 1808 during the Peninsular War?
8. What is Portugal's largest island located in the Atlantic Ocean?
9. What is Portugal's highest mountain?
10. Which palace is located in Sintra, Portugal and is a former royal residence of the Portuguese kings?
11. What was the name of the treaty signed in 1992 that established Portugal as a member of the European Union?
12. What is the name of the famous bridge in Lisbon that spans the Tagus River?
13. What is the name of the traditional dance from Portugal?
14. What is the name of the famous port wine produced in Portugal?
15. Who was the first king of Portugal?
16. What is the name of the famous monument in Lisbon that is dedicated to explorers who set sail from Portugal during the Age of Discovery?
17. What is the name of the famous cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal?
18. Which famous footballer was born in Madeira, Portugal?
19. What is the name of the famous Portuguese cuisine dish consisting of grilled sardines?
20. What is the name of the famous tile art style that originated in Portugal?
21. What is the name of the famous port wine region located in Douro Valley, Portugal?
22. What was the name of the Portuguese overseas empire during the 15th-19th centuries?
23. What is the name of the famous fortified wine from Portugal?
24. What is the name of the famous Portuguese castle located in Sintra, Portugal?
25. What is the name of the famous Portuguese football club based in Lisbon?
26. When did Portugal become an independent country?
27. What is the name of the traditional Portuguese drink made from fermented grape juice?
28. What is the name of the famous castle in Portugal that was used as a prison and is now a museum?
29. What is the name of the famous Portuguese navigator who led the first European voyage to reach India?
30. What is the name of the famous religious festival held annually in Portugal, featuring processions of devotees wearing traditional costumes?
31. What is the name of the famous traditional folk music from Portugal?
32. What is the name of the famous Portuguese painter who is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century?
33. What is the name of the famous historic district in Lisbon, Portugal known for its narrow, winding streets and pastel-colored buildings?
34. What is the name of the famous river beach in Lisbon, Portugal?
35. When did Portugal become a republic after the fall of the dictatorship in 1974?
36. What is the name of the traditional Portuguese dish made of cod, potatoes, onions and eggs?
37. What is the name of the traditional Portuguese dessert made of eggs, sugar, and cinnamon?
38. What was the name of the treaty signed in 1373 that divided the world between Portugal and Spain?
39. What was the name of the revolution that took place in Portugal in 1910 and led to the overthrow of the monarchy?

Portugal Trivia Answers

1. Lisbon
2. Portuguese
3. Euro
4. Tagus (Tejo) River
5. Douro Valley
6. Vasco da Gama
7. Battle of Vimeiro
8. Madeira
9. Pico
10. Palácio Nacional de Sintra
11. Maastricht Treaty.
12. Ponte 25 de Abril
13. Fado
14. Porto
15. Afonso Henriques
16. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
17. Sé Cathedral
18. Cristiano Ronaldo
19. Sardinhas assadas
20. Azulejos
21. Douro wine region.
22. The Portuguese Empire
23. Madeira wine
24. Castelo dos Mouros
25. Sport Lisboa e Benfica
26. 1139
27. Vinho Verde
28. Castelo de São Jorge
29. Vasco da Gama
30. Festa dos Tabuleiros
31. Coimbra fado
32. Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso
33. Alfama
34. Praia do Guincho.
35. April 25, 1974
36. Bacalhau à Brás
37. Pastel de Nata
38. Treaty of Santo Ildefonso
39. The 1910 Revolution