South America Quiz

What is the largest country in South America?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What is the largest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

What is the tallest waterfall in the world?

• Niagara Falls

• Victoria Falls

• Iguazu Falls

• Angel Falls

What two main languages are spoken in South America?

• English and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Spanish and English

• Portuguese and French

Why is Machu Picchu an important landmark?

• It is the largest city in South America.

• It is the only Incan city the Spanish did not destroy.

• It is the oldest city in the world.

• It is the highest city in the Andes.

How are most houses in the Amazon built?

• On the ground

• Underground

• On rafts or stilts

• In trees

Which South American animals have been raised for meat, wool, and transportation for more than 5000 years?

• Horses and cows

• Llamas and alpacas

• Goats and sheep

• Pigs and chickens

What method is used to farm in the Andes Mountains?

• Irrigation farming

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Crop rotation

Why do people who live in the rainforest or other tropical climates often leave doors and windows open?

• To let in sunlight

• To allow a breeze to come through

• To keep out insects

• To hear the sounds of the forest

What is the definition of "Culture"?

• A way of life for a group of people

• Long-term weather conditions

• The things that you believe are important

• A South American cowboy