Test #3 - Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, & Venezuela

Argentina is known for its ____ production.

Beef

Argentina ranks the highest in what sport in Latin America?

Soccer

Who is Lionel Messi?

A renowned soccer player from Argentina

Who was Juan Perón?

He was elected to help fix Argentina’s economy after WWI but turned out to be corrupt

What is the capital of Argentina?

Buenos Aires

What is the population of Argentina?

45 mil

What is Argentina’s relative size to the U.S.?

It is about 1/3 of the U.S.

Where is Argentina located?

The southern cone

True or False? Argentina is closer to the Arctic than any other country.

True

True or False? Argentina is NOT in the tropical zone.

False

What is the highest mountain in Latin America that is in Argentina?

Aconcagua

True or False? In Argentina, there is lots of nature and unoccupied areas, such as rainforests, deserts, and fjords.

True

Who are Argentina’s neighbors?

Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brasil 

True or False? Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.

True

True or False? Argentina is NOT the largest Spanish-speaking country.

False

What is the capital of Uruguay?

Montevideo

What is the population of Uruguay?

3 mil

What is Uruguay’s relative size? (Hint: A u.s. state)

Around the size of Missouri

Who are Uruguay’s neighbors?

Brazil and Argentina

Who are the native peoples of Uruguay?

Guaraní

There was massive migration from _____ to Uruguay, making the country more European.

Europe/Italy

Uruguay has a big ______ industry.

Wool

Who was Eduardo Galeano?

A famous writer from Uruguay

Who is Tabaré Vázquez?

A politician who was once the president of Uruguay

What is the capital of Paraguay?

Asunción

What is Paraguay’s population?

~7 mil

What is Paraguay’s relative size? (Hint: a u.s. state)

It is about the size of California

What are the native peoples of Paraguay?

Guaraní

True or False? Paraguay is land-locked.

True

Who are Paraguay’s neighbors?

Brasil, Argentina, and Bolivia

Paraguay’s native language, _____, was taught in every school there.

Guaraní

What was the Triple Alianza War?

A war between Portugal, Spain, and Paraguay; Paraguay lost half of their total population

Who is José Gaspar?

The first dictator after Paraguay’s independence from the Spanish

Who is Carlos Franco?

A professional golfer from Paraguay

What is the capital of Colombia?

Bogotá

What is the population of Colombia?

52 mil

Where is Colombia located?

Half in the Caribbean Sea, and half in the Pacific Ocean

Who are Colombia’s neighbors?

Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú, and Brasil

What is the relative size of Colombia? (Hint: 2 u.s. states)

A little bit bigger than California, and around 75% of the size of Alaska

Who is Shakira?

A well-known Colombian singer

Who is Pablo Escobar?

A well-known cocaine trafficker and political figure from Colombia

Colombia is the 3rd largest _______ producer in the world

Coffee

Colombia is #1 in _____

Biodiversity, there are a lot of different species/animals that live here

What is the capital of Venezuela?

Caracas

What is the population of Venezuela?

28 mil

Who are Venezuela’s neighbors?

Brasil, Guayana, and Colombia

What is the relative size of Venezuela? (hint: u.s. state)

Around half the size of Alaska

What body of water surrounds Venezuela?

Caribbean Sea

Where was the first place that the Spanish landed when they got to South America?

Venezuela

What sport is popular in Venezuela?

Baseball

Who is Maduro?

The current leader of Venezuela who is rumored to be the leader of a terrorist organization

Who is Carolina Herrera?

A clothing designer from Venezuela