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Quiz sobre Argentina

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the second-largest country in South America?

a)

Brazil

b)

Argentina

c)

Chile

d)

Peru

2.

What does the Latin word 'argentum' mean?

a)

Gold

b)

Silver

c)

Copper

d)

Iron

3.

Which mountain range is covered in forests in Argentina?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Andes

c)

Rockies

d)

Alps

4.

What is the official language of Argentina?

a)

Portuguese

b)

English

c)

Spanish

d)

French

5.

Which of the following is a major agricultural product of Argentina?

a)

Rice

b)

Beef

c)

Tea

d)

Coffee

6.

What is the main economic activity in the Pampas region?

a)

Mining

b)

Agriculture

c)

Fishing

d)

Tourism

7.

What is the main characteristic of the service industry in Argentina?

a)

Accounts for 30% of total income

b)

Accounts for 40% of total income

c)

Accounts for 50% of total income

d)

Accounts for 60% of total income

8.

Is Argentina home to animal species such as jaguars, cougars, tigers, and monkeys?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

d)

Unknown

9.

Which islands did British forces attack in 1806?

a)

Galápagos Islands

b)

Falkland Islands

c)

Canary Islands

d)

Hawaiian Islands

10.

How many people disappeared during the "Dirty War"?

a)

1,000 - 5,000

b)

10,000 - 15,000

c)

20,000 - 30,000

d)

40,000 - 50,000

11.

In what year did Argentina go to war with Britain over the Falkland Islands?

a)

1946

b)

1976

c)

1982

d)

1983

12.

What is the main characteristic of the Pampas region?

a)

Mountainous

b)

Desert

c)

Grasslands

d)

Forest

13.

Which countries are larger Spanish-speaking countries than Argentina?

a)

Brazil, Chile, Peru

b)

Mexico, Spain, Colombia

c)

Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia

d)

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

14.

What percentage of Argentina's population is made up of indigenous people?

a)

1%

b)

2%

c)

3%

d)

4%

15.

Which language is spoken by Argentina's indigenous people?

a)

Quechua

b)

Nahuatl

c)

Aymara

d)

Tupi

16.

What is the traditional clothing of gauchos?

a)

Poncho, loose trousers, wide-brimmed hat

b)

Suit, tie, leather shoes

c)

Kimono, sandals, obi

d)

Toga, sandals, laurel wreath

17.

Which sport is the most popular in Argentina?

a)

Basketball

b)

Tennis

c)

Soccer

d)

Baseball

18.

What is the main feature of choripan?

a)

It is a sweet dessert

b)

It is a spicy soup

c)

It is a grilled chorizo on bread

d)

It is a cold salad

19.

What is the main characteristic of Argentinian dinner time?

a)

It is very early

b)

It is very late

c)

It is at noon

d)

It is at midnight

20.

What is Asado?

a)

A type of dance

b)

A social event of having barbecue

c)

A traditional Argentinian hat

d)

A popular Argentinian song

21.

How tall was the Argentinosaurus?

a)

Over 50 feet tall

b)

Over 40 feet tall

c)

Over 30 feet tall

d)

Over 20 feet tall

22.

Who led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986?

a)

Lionel Messi

b)

Che Guevara

c)

Diego Maradona

d)

Pope Francis

23.

How many times has Lionel Messi won the award for being the best player in the world?

a)

Two times

b)

Three times

c)

Four times

d)

Five times

24.

What was Che Guevara's profession?

a)

Soccer Player

b)

Political Leader

c)

Religious Leader

d)

Scientist

25.

Who is known for their support of the working class?

a)

Che Guevara

b)

Diego Maradona

c)

Eva Perón

d)

Pope Francis

26.

What is Lionel Messi's nationality?

a)

Brazilian

b)

Argentinian

c)

Spanish

d)

Italian

27.

What is the capital of Argentina?

a)

Buenos Aires

b)

Rosario

c)

Patagonia

d)

Sao Paulo

28.

Which of the following is a traditional Argentinian dance?

a)

Cha-cha-cha

b)

Salsa

c)

Mambo

d)

Tango

29.

What is the Darien Gap?

a)
A mountain range between Brazil and Argentina.
b)
The Darien Gap is a stretch of impassable jungle between Panama and Colombia.
c)
A desert region in northern Colombia.
d)
A coastal area in the Caribbean Sea.
30.

Greater Antilles are mad up of what islands?

a)
Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad
b)
Saint Lucia, Grenada, Aruba
c)
Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico
d)
Dominica, Saint Vincent, Anguilla
31.

What would a Cloud Forest look like?

a)
A Cloud Forest features bright, sunny skies and open fields.
b)
A Cloud Forest looks lush and misty, with dense vegetation, moss-covered trees, and high humidity.
c)
A Cloud Forest is characterized by sandy soil and low humidity.
d)
A Cloud Forest is dry and barren with sparse vegetation.
32.

Why is the Panama Canal significant?

a)
It serves as a major fishing hub in Central America.
b)
It is a popular tourist destination for its scenic views.
c)
The Panama Canal is significant for facilitating international maritime trade by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
d)
It is primarily used for recreational boating activities.
33.

What is deforestation?

a)
Deforestation is the clearing or removal of forests or trees from land.
b)
The practice of harvesting fruits and vegetables from trees.
c)
The act of preserving natural habitats and wildlife.
d)
The process of planting new trees in a forest.
34.

Where are the Lesser Antilles?

a)
The Lesser Antilles are located in the Caribbean Sea.
b)
In the Indian Ocean
c)
Near the coast of Africa
d)
In the Pacific Ocean
35.

What is ecotourism?

a)
Ecotourism is a type of luxury travel focused on comfort and indulgence.
b)
Ecotourism involves visiting urban areas to experience city life and culture.
c)
Ecotourism is primarily about adventure sports and extreme activities.
d)
Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
36.

What is an isthmus?

a)
A large body of water separating two continents.
b)
A type of tropical forest found near coastlines.
c)
A mountain range that divides two countries.
d)
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses.
37.

Literacy rate means__________?

a)
the number of books in a library
b)
the percentage of people who can read and write in a specific population
c)
the average age of a population
d)
the total number of schools in a region
38.

Command economy means_______?

a)
an economic system where the government controls production and distribution.
b)
a method of trade based on barter and exchange
c)
an economic model based on private ownership
d)
a system where market forces dictate production
39.

Remittance means __________?

a)
a form of investment
b)
a type of bank account
c)
a government tax on income
d)
the transfer of money, often to support family or friends in another country
40.

A commonwealth is a __________?

a)

self governing territory of the U.S.

b)

social organization of the U.S.

c)

legal framework of the U.S.

d)

economic system of U.S.

41.

The word shift means _________?

a)
to remain unchanged
b)
to increase in size
c)
to stay in one place
d)
to move or change position
42.

The word fee means________?

a)
a legal document
b)
a form of currency
c)
a charge for services or privileges
d)
a type of tax