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Argentina Trivia Quiz

A basic quiz on Argentina. It covers different aspects of the geography and lifestyle of this South American country.

A multiple-choice quiz by Auszev. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Auszev

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4253

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 95 (9/10), Guest 90 (10/10), Guest 76 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Argentina is a part of which continent? Hint

Antarctica

Africa

South America

Asia

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital of Argentina?
Hint

London

Ottawa

Jakarta

Buenos Aires

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these countries is next to Argentina?
Hint

Australia

Germany

Chile

Israel

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Question 4 of 10

4. There is a large mountain range in Argentina. What is its name?
Hint

Himalayas

Swiss Alps

Andes

Japanese Alps

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some parts of Argentina can get so cold that snow falls.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Argentina has roads, railways and airports.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are many languages spoken in Argentina, but which language is its official one? Hint

Turkish

Swedish

Russian

Spanish

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you pick the special name for Argentina's cowboys? Hint

Gauchos

Ranchmen

Horseriders

Cowherders

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the money that the people in Argentina use?
Hint

Australian dollar

Euro

Yen

Peso

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lions live in the wild in Argentina.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Argentina is a part of which continent?

Answer: South America

Argentina means 'Land of Silver'. Argentina is the second biggest country in South America. Argentina gained its independence from Spain in 1816.

2. What is the capital of Argentina?

Answer: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is also the largest city in Argentina. In 2003, about 12,116,400 people lived there. This city is very modern and is similar to other cities all around the World.

3. Which of these countries is next to Argentina?

Answer: Chile

Argentina has five countries that share its borders. These are Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay.

4. There is a large mountain range in Argentina. What is its name?

Answer: Andes

The Andes mountain range is on Argentina's western border, which is next to Chile. The highest mountain or peak found in the Andes is called Aconcagua and this mountain is the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.

5. Some parts of Argentina can get so cold that snow falls.

Answer: True

It snows in winter in the Andes. The Naheul Huapi National Park is extremely popular and people go there to enjoy the snow and to ski.

6. Argentina has roads, railways and airports.

Answer: True

Some areas do not have many roads, railways and airports because of the mountains, but there are lots in other parts, especially in the eastern part of Argentina. In 2003 there were 1,359 airports but only 143 had paved runways.

7. There are many languages spoken in Argentina, but which language is its official one?

Answer: Spanish

Many people from other countries have been making Argentina their new home for a long time. Because of this, there are many different languages spoken. The other languages that are commonly used are English, Italian, German, French and some native Indian languages.

8. Can you pick the special name for Argentina's cowboys?

Answer: Gauchos

Gauchos mostly work on large beef cattle ranches on the grassy plains of Argentina that are called the pampas. In the past gauchos wore special clothes that were colourful and they had trousers that were full and very wide which were tucked into boots. On cold days a poncho is often worn.

9. What is the name of the money that the people in Argentina use?

Answer: Peso

The peso is divided into smaller units called centavos. 100 centavos make up one peso.

10. Lions live in the wild in Argentina.

Answer: False

Lions live in Africa (another continent) and in India. Some of the animals that do live in Argentina are the maned wolf, armadillo, giant anteater, coati and a large non-flying bird called a rhea.

Source: Author Auszev

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