South America Trivia
Explore South America: A Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge about the fascinating continent of South America with this interactive quiz! From its stunning landscapes to its rich cultural heritage, South America offers an array of interesting facts that will challenge and entertain you.
What you'll discover:
- Largest cities in South America
- Unique geographical features
- Popular beverages and native foods
- And much more!
South America homes five of the top 50 largest cities in the world. The largest city in South America is the 11th largest in the entire world and has a population of approximately 22 million people (as of 2020). Which South American City holds this title?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lima, Peru
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Santiago, Chile
Bogota, Colombia
South America is well - known for the Amazon Rainforest in addition to the Andes mountains. But, South America is also littered with a number of deserts. In fact, other than the poles, South America is home to the driest desert in the world. What is the name of this desert?
Atacama Desert, Chile
Guajira Desert, Colombia and Venezuela
Sechura Desert, Peru
Patagonian Desert, Argentina and Chile
Peruvian Coastal Desert, Peru
DID YOU KNOW: The Amazon Rainforest is located in 8 South American countries (in addition to French Guiana, a territory of France) and covers approximately 40% of the entire continent. Approximately how many square miles is the Amazon rainforest?
1.2 million square miles
2.6 million square miles
3.5 million square miles
4.7 million square miles
6.8 million square miles
One of the most popular South American (alcoholic) beverages is called the "Pisco Sour." In Chile, the recipe includes 1.5 ounces of Pisco, 1-ounce of lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters and what other ingredient that is typically affiliated with a "sour" cocktail?
White Vinegar
Egg White
Sauerkraut
Kombucha
Rhubarb
There are a number of foods that are native to South America. Some of these foods include: peanuts, quinoa, potatoes, avocados and Madagascar beans.
Madagascar beans have a deceiving name because they are NOT from Madagascar. However, this food does have another name, which helps to understand their South American origins. What are Madagascar beans more commonly known as?
Madagascar beans have a deceiving name because they are NOT from Madagascar. However, this food does have another name, which helps to understand their South American origins. What are Madagascar beans more commonly known as?
Brazil Nuts
Lima Beans
Chili (Chile) Peppers
Venezuelan Empanadas
Colombian Coffee Beans
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