Gibraltar

Q. Who conquered Gibraltar in 711?
Ans. Tariq Ibn Zeyad
Q. What did the Arabs call Gibraltar?
Ans. Jabal Tariq
Q. Gibraltar is considered one of the two Pillars of Hercules? Which is the second?
Ans. Mount Hacho
Q. When did Spain annex Gibraltar?
Ans. 1501
Q. When did the British conquer Gibraltar?
Ans. 1704
Q. Which event increased the importance of Gibraltar?
Ans. Opening of Suez Canal
Q. Which monkeys are found in Gibraltar?
Ans. Barbary macaque
Q. When was the first direct passenger flight from Spain to Gibraltar?
Ans. 16 December 2006
Q. Which is the official language of Gibraltar?
Ans. English
Q. Which country in 2007 opposed UEFA membership for Gibraltar?
Ans. Spain