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Quiz about South American Where Am I
Quiz about South American Where Am I

South American "Where Am I?" Trivia Quiz

The aim of the game is to guess what South American country or city is being referred to based on the clues given. Sale of the Century style. Ten points for correct answers, broken pride for wrong ones! Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by danielsharp. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
danielsharp
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
192,164
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2510
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Question 1 of 10
1. I am the administrative capital of a landlocked country in South America. I am close to neighbouring cities including Oruro and Potosí. I am also the highest capital city in the world. I am? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. I am a country situated in the north-east of South America. My capital city is situated on the Marowijne River. I have been colonised by the Spanish, Dutch and then the English. I was known as Dutch Guiana until I adopted my current name. I am? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. I was the capital of my country from 1763-1960. I was discovered on January 1, 1502 by the Portuguese. I am a coastal city and lie on the Guanabara Bay. I am? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. I was first settled by the Portuguese in 1680. I hosted the first ever Soccer World Cup in 1930, and won it. I border Argentina and Brazil. I am? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. I am the only country in South America with a Pacific and Caribbean coastline. My capital city is also my largest city. Unfortunately my exporting of cocaine is almost as well known as my fantastic coffee exports. I am? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. I am a country located on the west coast of South America. My highest peak is called Chimborazo at 20,577 ft (6,272 m). The Galapagos Islands became part of me in 1832. I am? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. I am the capital city of a South American country that also governs cities including Cuzco, Nazca and Arequipa. My country is best known for its Incan history. I am? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. I am a landlocked country in South America. I was part of the Chaco War (1932-35) against the only other landlocked country in the region. One of my most famous soccer players was goalkeeper and penalty shooting extraordinaire, Luis Chilavert. I am? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. I am the flag of a country in South America with two blue bands and one white band which features an image of a sun. In 2004 it was the second most populated country on the continent. Part of me includes Patagonia and Pampas. What is my country? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. I am a country in South America that is home to such cities as Barcelona and Valencia. My people's local currency is the Bolivar. The highest point in me is Pico Bolivar at 16,427 ft (5,007m). One of my largest regions is known as the Guiana Highlands. I am? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I am the administrative capital of a landlocked country in South America. I am close to neighbouring cities including Oruro and Potosí. I am also the highest capital city in the world. I am?

Answer: La Paz

 La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia holds the highest capital record at an altitude of 11,910 ft (3,630 m). The full name of the city upon foundation was Nuestra Señora de La Paz. The city of Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and home of Bolivia's Supreme Court.
2. I am a country situated in the north-east of South America. My capital city is situated on the Marowijne River. I have been colonised by the Spanish, Dutch and then the English. I was known as Dutch Guiana until I adopted my current name. I am?

Answer: Suriname

 The English gave Suriname to the Dutch in 1667 (in the Treaty of Breda) in exchange for New Amsterdam which we now know as New York! The official language is Dutch, but English is widely spoken.
3. I was the capital of my country from 1763-1960. I was discovered on January 1, 1502 by the Portuguese. I am a coastal city and lie on the Guanabara Bay. I am?

Answer: Rio de Janeiro

 Rio de Janeiro's name is derived from the date the Portuguese discovered it. On January (Janeiro) 1, 1502 the Portuguese thought they had discovered the mouth to a river (or Rio) and landed, but were soon to discover it was only a bay (now known as Guanabara Bay).
4. I was first settled by the Portuguese in 1680. I hosted the first ever Soccer World Cup in 1930, and won it. I border Argentina and Brazil. I am?

Answer: Uruguay

 In 1680-1778 the Spanish fought for power over the Portuguese and in the process wiped out almost all the indigenous people of Uruguay.

However more recently (1900-1950), Uruguay has been considered one of the most stable democratic nations in South America. It was even nicknamed the "Switzerland of Latin America" because of its stability during this time!
5. I am the only country in South America with a Pacific and Caribbean coastline. My capital city is also my largest city. Unfortunately my exporting of cocaine is almost as well known as my fantastic coffee exports. I am?

Answer: Colombia

 Bordering Panama, Colombia is the 'gateway' to South America. When driving from the north you must pass through Colombia to reach the other South American nations.
6. I am a country located on the west coast of South America. My highest peak is called Chimborazo at 20,577 ft (6,272 m). The Galapagos Islands became part of me in 1832. I am?

Answer: Ecuador

 In 1000 AD local tribes formed the Kingdom of Quito, which is where today's Ecuador gets the name of its capital city, Quito.

Before 1999, Ecuador was at war with neighbouring Peru for over 60 years over Amazon jungle territory. Ecuador and Peru signed a treaty in 1999 hopefully ending the feuding.
7. I am the capital city of a South American country that also governs cities including Cuzco, Nazca and Arequipa. My country is best known for its Incan history. I am?

Answer: Lima

 Peru is best known as a dominant part of the Incan empire, and the location of the famous ruined city of Machu Picchu.
8. I am a landlocked country in South America. I was part of the Chaco War (1932-35) against the only other landlocked country in the region. One of my most famous soccer players was goalkeeper and penalty shooting extraordinaire, Luis Chilavert. I am?

Answer: Paraguay

 The Chaco war was between Paraquay and Bolivia. Paraguay gained most of the Chacoa Boreal area. A treaty signed in 1938 gave Paraguay three-fourths of the region and Bolivia the rest.
9. I am the flag of a country in South America with two blue bands and one white band which features an image of a sun. In 2004 it was the second most populated country on the continent. Part of me includes Patagonia and Pampas. What is my country?

Answer: Argentina

 Argentina also holds the highest peak in the world outside Asia. It is Mount Aconcagua with a height of 22,834 ft (6,960 m)
10. I am a country in South America that is home to such cities as Barcelona and Valencia. My people's local currency is the Bolivar. The highest point in me is Pico Bolivar at 16,427 ft (5,007m). One of my largest regions is known as the Guiana Highlands. I am?

Answer: Venezuela

 I apologise for all the people that thought this one was Bolivia. Venezeula's capital city is Caracas, and has a strong Spanish influence (as seen in the naming of their cities!)
Source: Author danielsharp

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