Argentina Reading #2 - El río de Buenos Aires

What is the name of the river that bathes the city of Buenos Aires?

• Amazon

• Río Grande

• Río de la Plata

• Río Plateado

Since when has Buenos Aires been an important place for commerce, according to the reading?

• Since the early part of the century.

• Since the colonies.

• Since 2000.

• It is not an important place for commerce.

What is Puerto Madero?

• a fancy neighborhood

• the neighborhood where tango originated

• a neighborhood known for its skyscrapers

• a neighborhood next to Rio de la Plata

What activities can you do near Puerto Madero, according to the reading? (select all that apply)

• Visit the Ecologic Reserve

• Go for a walk

• Ride your bike

• Take pictures

• Visit sports centers/rec centers

What is the most important activity of Costanera Avenue according to the reading?

• going to parks

• fishing

• practice sports

• eat traditional food

What does "porteño" mean, according to the reading?

• a person who lives in the plains of Argentina

• an Argentinean cowboy

• the national beverage of Argentina

• people who live in the capital city of Argentina

Tango is both a dance and a type of music

• true

• false

What are some of the most important themes in the tango songs?

• politics and today's issues

• values of the people

• beliefs about social classes

The neighborhood where tango originated is called...

• El Boco

• La Boca

• La Bocata

• El Bocado

REVIEW QUESTION: The geographic location of Argentina allows for...

• snow covered peaks

• glaciers

• plains

• subtropical forests