Miracle of the Andes: Survival Quiz

What event is referred to as the 'Miracle of the Andes'?

• The discovery of ancient ruins in the Andes mountains

• A rugby team's survival after their plane crashed in the Andes in 1972

• A miraculous rainfall in the Andes that saved a village

• A rare flower blooming in the Andes mountains

On what date did the Uruguayan rugby team's plane crash?

• October 13, 1972

• November 5, 1972

• December 20, 1972

• September 30, 1972

How many survivors were there by the end of their ordeal?

• 29

• 16

• 12

• 45

What extreme measure did the survivors take to stay alive?

• Eating their fallen comrades

• Eating plants and berries

• Hunting wild animals

• Melting snow for drinking water

How long did the survivors endure before being rescued?

• 60 days

• 72 days

• 30 days

• 90 days

What was the initial world reaction to the survivors' method of staying alive?

• Admiration

• Revulsion

• Skepticism

• Indifference

Which of the following items was NOT used by the survivors for survival?

• Aluminum from the seat backs

• A shard of glass

• A transistor radio

• A fishing rod

Who were the two survivors that set off to find help?

• Panchito Abal and Nando Parrado

• Nando Parrado and the co-pilot

• Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa

• Roberto Canessa and Panchito Abal

What did the survivors find that indicated they were near civilization?

• A road

• A bridge

• A cabin

• A rusted soup can

How did the survivors finally attract the attention of a person who could help them?

• By lighting a fire

• By sending a distress signal with a mirror

• By attaching a note to a stone and throwing it

• By shouting