South America-1

What was the name given to the chief of the native tribe who covered himself with gold dust?

• Lake Guatavita
• El Dorado
• South America
• Andes Mountains

Why did the king and his people throw precious jewels and gold into the lake?

• To hide the precious metals
• To celebrate the chief's takeover
• To appease the God believed to live underwater
• To make the lake more beautiful

Which region of South America continues to be an overseas region of France?

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Colombia
• French Guyana

What is the common language spoken in South America?

• Spanish, Portuguese and French
• Hindi
• English
• Chinese

What is the shape of South America?

• Rectangular
• Triangular
• Oval
• Circular

Which ocean is to the east of South America?

• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Which country is the largest in South America?

• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil

What is the latitudinal extent of South America?

• 35 °W to 81 °S
• 13 °N to 55 °W
• 35 °W to 81 °W
• 13 °N to 55 °S

Which water body joins South America to North America?

• Strait of Magellan
• Gulf of Darien
• Caribbean Sea
• Isthmus of Panama

Which is the southernmost part of South America?

• Cape Horn
• Falkland
• Galapagos
• Tierra del Fuego