High Five Facts - Amazon River Choca Esos Cinco - Río Amazonas

The video provides fascinating facts about the Amazon River, highlighting its rank as the second longest river in the world, its extensive network of tributaries, and its diverse wildlife. It recounts Martin Strel's remarkable swim along the river, setting a Guinness World Record. The video also explores the origin of the river's name, attributed to Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana, and discusses the indigenous tribes living in the Amazon rainforest, many of whom remain isolated from the outside world. The Amazon River spans seven countries in South America and serves as a vital transportation route for the tribes.

Which river is the second longest in the world?

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

How many tributaries does the Amazon River have?

• Over 500

• Over 1500

• Over 800

• Over 1100

Who swam the entire length of the Amazon River?

• Martin Strength

• Lewis Pugh

• Michael Phelps

• Diana Nyad

What inspired the name of the Amazon River?

• A famous explorer

• A Spanish king

• A Greek myth

• A local legend

Approximately how many indigenous tribes live in the Amazon rainforest?

• 400-500

• 300-400

• 200-300

• 100-200