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What is the capital of Argentina?
Santiago
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Montevideo
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
What is the official language of Argentina?
Portuguese
Portuguese
Quechua
Quechua
Spanish
Spanish
Italian
Italian
What is the monetary unit of Argentina?
peso (ARS)
peso (ARS)
sol
sol
bolívar
bolívar
real
real
Argentina is located on which continent?
North America
North America
South America
South America
Europe
Europe
Africa
Africa
What is the favorite sport in Argentina?
Soccer
Soccer
Pato
Pato
Rugby
Rugby
Basketball
Basketball
What dance is thought to have originated in Argentina?
Tango
Tango
Flamenco
Flamenco
Salsa
Salsa
Samba
Samba
The name ‘Argentina’ comes from the Latin word ‘argentum’, meaning what?
gold
gold
river
river
land
land
silver
silver
When did Argentina declare independence after three centuries of Spanish colonization?
1776
1776
1898
1898
1910
1910
1816
1816
Which country is the second largest in South America, after Brazil?
Colombia
Colombia
Peru
Peru
Bolivia
Bolivia
Argentina
Argentina
What is the official name of Argentina?
República Argentina
República Argentina
United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
Federal Republic of Argentina
Federal Republic of Argentina
Argentine Confederation
Argentine Confederation
Avendia 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires was named after what day?
Revolution Day
Revolution Day
Argentina’s Independence Day
Argentina’s Independence Day
Flag Day
Flag Day
Buenos Aires Foundation Day
Buenos Aires Foundation Day
What features are found in Northeast Argentina?
rain forests and Iguazù Falls
rain forests and Iguazù Falls
Andes Mountains and glaciers
Andes Mountains and glaciers
dry Puna high plains
dry Puna high plains
extensive grasslands
extensive grasslands
What famous waterfalls are created when the Iguazú River plunges over the escarpment of the Brazilian massif?
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls
Angel Falls
Angel Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Where is South America’s highest mountain, Aconcagua, located?
Chile’s central region
Chile’s central region
Peru’s Andes
Peru’s Andes
Argentina’s Northwest region
Argentina’s Northwest region
Ecuador’s volcanic belt
Ecuador’s volcanic belt
What is the name of the flat, fertile grassland in the interior of Argentina, to the east of the Andes?
the Gran Chaco
the Gran Chaco
Patagonia
Patagonia
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
the Pampas
the Pampas
What does the Quechua Indian term ‘Pampa’ mean?
winding river
winding river
high mountain
high mountain
dense forest
dense forest
flat plain
flat plain
What are Gauchos a symbol of in the Pampas region of Argentina?
urban development
urban development
industrial progress
industrial progress
mountain dwellers
mountain dwellers
the open plains
the open plains
What mountain range and country border Argentina to the west?
the Andes Mountains and Chile
the Andes Mountains and Chile
the Sierra Madre and Mexico
the Sierra Madre and Mexico
the Rockies and Peru
the Rockies and Peru
the Brazilian Highlands and Brazil
the Brazilian Highlands and Brazil
Approximately what percentage of Argentina’s population was urban in 2024?
60.0%
60.0%
75.0%
75.0%
80.5%
80.5%
92.6%
92.6%
Approximately what fraction of the Argentine population lives in Greater Buenos Aires?
one-quarter
one-quarter
two-thirds
two-thirds
half
half
one-third
one-third
What type of government does Argentina have, including two legislative houses?
absolute monarchy
absolute monarchy
federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate and Chamber of Deputies)
federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate and Chamber of Deputies)
socialist one-party state
socialist one-party state
unitary parliamentary democracy
unitary parliamentary democracy
What is the largest river basin in Argentina?
the Orinoco River basin
the Orinoco River basin
the Paraguay–Paraná–Río de la Plata system
the Paraguay–Paraná–Río de la Plata system
the Colorado River basin
the Colorado River basin
the Amazon River basin
the Amazon River basin
What is the name of the largest lake in Argentina, which receives water from the Dulce, Primero, and Segundo rivers but has no outlet?
Lake Argentino
Lake Argentino
Lake Mar Chiquita
Lake Mar Chiquita
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Lake Nahuel Huapi
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
What two types of reptiles are found in northern Argentina?
crocodiles and caiman
crocodiles and caiman
cobras and vipers
cobras and vipers
geckos and chameleons
geckos and chameleons
pythons and anacondas
pythons and anacondas
What birds are found in the subtropical north of Argentina?
eagles and condors
eagles and condors
ostriches and emus
ostriches and emus
flamingos and toucans
flamingos and toucans
penguins and albatrosses
penguins and albatrosses
What large cat species live in northern Argentina?
lions, tigers, and cheetahs
lions, tigers, and cheetahs
snow leopards and lynx
snow leopards and lynx
bobcats and pumas
bobcats and pumas
cougars, jaguars, and ocelots
cougars, jaguars, and ocelots
What economic activities make up Patagonia’s economy?
Coffee production, manufacturing, and fashion
Coffee production, manufacturing, and fashion
Fishing, forestry, and shipbuilding
Fishing, forestry, and shipbuilding
Sheep herding, oil, mining, agriculture, and tourism
Sheep herding, oil, mining, agriculture, and tourism
Heavy industry, technology, and finance
Heavy industry, technology, and finance
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