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Quiz about South American Capitals by Landmarks
Quiz about South American Capitals by Landmarks

South American Capitals by Landmarks Quiz


Can you figure out these capital cities by their landmarks?

A photo quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
364,354
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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810
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Question 1 of 10
1. Itaipu is translated as the sounding stone. Near what capital city is the Itaipu Dam found? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Monserrate is a mountain found in which capital city? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The president of this country resides in the Palácio da Alvorada. What capital city is this found in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what capital city would you find the Casa Rosada? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In what capital city would you find the Parque Central Complex? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what capital city can one visit the Coca Museum? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what capital city would one find the Plaza Independencia? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. La Parva is a ski resort about thirty miles from what capital city? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In what capital city would you find La Moneda Palace? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what capital city would one find the Torre Tagle Palace? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Itaipu is translated as the sounding stone. Near what capital city is the Itaipu Dam found?

Answer: Asuncion, Paraguay

The Itaipu Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It opened on May 5, 1984.
2. Monserrate is a mountain found in which capital city?

Answer: Bogota, Colombia

The Monserrate is 10,341ft (3152m) tall. The mountain can be found in the center of the city of Bogota.
3. The president of this country resides in the Palácio da Alvorada. What capital city is this found in?

Answer: Brasilia, Brazil

The first president to reside at the Palacio de Alorada was Juscelino Kubitschek who was president from 1956-1961. In 2005, the building was restored.
4. In what capital city would you find the Casa Rosada?

Answer: Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Casa Rosada translates to the Pink House in English. It is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina. The President lives at the Quinta de Olivos.
5. In what capital city would you find the Parque Central Complex?

Answer: Caracas, Venezuela

In the complex are the twin towers of Parque Central. On October 17, 2004 a fire broke out in the East Tower where the government offices are located.
6. In what capital city can one visit the Coca Museum?

Answer: La Paz, Bolivia

The museum, as the name implies, showcases the history of the coca plant. There is also a traveling version of the museum.
7. In what capital city would one find the Plaza Independencia?

Answer: Montevideo, Uruguay

Plaza Independencia is Spanish for Independence Square. The Plaza is what separates Ciudad Vieja from downtown Montevideo. Ciudad Vieja means "Old City" in English.
8. La Parva is a ski resort about thirty miles from what capital city?

Answer: Santiago, Chile

There are twenty different runs at this ski resort. The longest run is 1.5 miles.
9. In what capital city would you find La Moneda Palace?

Answer: Santiago, Chile

La Moneda Palace (also known simply as La Moneda) is the home of the president of Chile. The president has been living there since 1845.
10. In what capital city would one find the Torre Tagle Palace?

Answer: Lima, Peru

The Torre Tagle Palace is home to the prime minister of Peru. It has been used since 1715.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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