35 History of Santiago, Chile Trivia Quiz

Who founded the city of Santiago in 1541?

By what river was Santiago originally established?

Which indigenous group inhabited the Santiago valley before European arrival?

Which building, constructed in the 1800s, serves as the presidential palace in Santiago?

In 1647, a major earthquake struck Santiago. What religious artifact in the Iglesia San Agustín was famously undamaged except for its crown of thorns?

What is the main square of Santiago’s historic city center called?

Which colonial religious building is prominently located on Santiago’s main square?

Which battle near Santiago marked the end of major hostilities in Chile’s War of Independence?

Who was the first royal governor of Santiago after its founding?

What material did early settlers use to protect Santiago against attacks during its founding years?

The Santa Lucía Hill was originally known by the indigenous name…

Which river divides much of Santiago north to south?

Which 19th-century event largely destroyed Santiago’s original city archives?

Which neoclassical landmark was built as the seat of Chilean government finances in the 19th century?

Which leader was overthrown in the 1973 military coup, with significant events unfolding in Santiago?

Which of these was one of the earliest prominent 20th-century architectural styles to leave its mark on Santiago’s central avenues?

During the colonial period, Santiago was capital of which administrative region?

Which principal historic avenue connects Santiago’s city center to its eastern neighborhoods?

Which 19th-century Chilean president’s administration saw the establishment of significant educational institutions like the University of Santiago?

The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Santiago primarily focuses on which period?

Which natural disaster has most frequently impacted Santiago’s historical architecture?

The Mapocho Station (Estación Mapocho) was originally built for which purpose?

What is one of the oldest churches still standing in Santiago, dating back to the late 16th century?

The Barrio Lastarria neighborhood is known for its:

Which important independence leader, who served as Chile’s first Supreme Director, helped liberate the country?

Which public park was built on the site of an old colonial landfill along the Mapocho River?

Which of these notable institutions in Santiago was established as the first national university of the Republic of Chile?

Which landmark, inaugurated in 2006 as part of Chile’s Bicentennial commemorations, features a prominent monument in front of La Moneda Palace?

What was the main purpose of the colonial-era Casa Colorada?

Which major infrastructure development, undergoing significant expansion in the late 19th century, profoundly influenced rapid urban development in Santiago’s central neighborhoods?

The Mercado Central de Santiago is best known for:

Which 20th-century author, famous for short stories, is buried in Santiago?

During the 19th century, waves of immigrants contributed to Santiago’s growth. What group settled especially in the Barrio París-Londres?

The transformation of Cerro San Cristóbal into a major city park began in which decade?

Santiago’s National Library is renowned for: