High Five Facts - Amazon River

The video provides fascinating facts about the Amazon River, highlighting its size, tributaries, and the daring swim by Martin Strell. It explores the river's diverse and dangerous wildlife, including the pira ruku fish. The origin of the river's name is traced back to Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana. The video also 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 these tribes.

Which river is the second largest in the world?

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

Who swam the entire length of the Amazon River?

• Michael Phelps

• Martin Shtrell

• Diana Nyad

• Lewis Pugh

What is a pira ruku?

• A kind of frog

• A species of snake

• A large meat-eating fish

• A type of bird

Who was the first European to travel the entire length of the Amazon River?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco de Orellana

How many countries does the Amazon River run through?

• Seven

• Eight

• Six

• Five