🎬 Barcelona & Cataluña – Rick Steves’ Europe

23 Multiple-Choice Questions • ExamView • Blackboard • PDF

Bring Spain to your classroom with this ready-to-use activity pack designed to accompany the Barcelona & Cataluña episode of Rick Steves’ Europe.

This 25-minute episode explores the rich history, culture, art, and architecture of one of Spain’s most fascinating regions — Cataluña. With 23 multiple-choice questions, this resource keeps students engaged and accountable while they explore the creative spirit of northeastern Spain.

The episode is currently available for free streaming online.

🧠 What’s Included

✔ 23 Multiple-Choice Questions

✔ ExamView Version

✔ Blackboard-Compatible Version

✔ PDF Version

Perfect for in-class viewing, substitute plans, enrichment, or assessment.

🌍 Topics Covered

Students travel through:

📍 Barcelona

🎨 Pablo Picasso

🏛️ Modernism

🏗️ Antoni Gaudí

⛪ Sagrada Familia

⛰️ Montserrat

🖼️ Surrealism

🎭 Salvador Dalí

🌊 Cadaqués

🏛️ Dalí Theatre-Museum

Students experience vibrant street life, the Gothic Quarter, scenic mountain views, and the artistic legacy that defines Cataluña.

📚 Perfect For

🇪🇸 Spanish Classes

Help students connect language with authentic culture and real-world locations.

📖 World History / European History

Explore the historical and artistic movements that shaped Spain.

🌎 World Cultures

Challenge common misconceptions and highlight Spain’s unique cultural identity.

🎨 Art Classes

Dive into modernism, surrealism, architecture, and the lives of major artists.

✨ Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ Ready-to-use

✔ Multiple platform formats

✔ Engaging cultural content

✔ Cross-curricular connections

✔ Ideal length for a single class period

✔ Easy grading with multiple-choice format

Take your students on a virtual journey through Cataluña — the next best thing to boarding a plane to Spain!