Para 4to grado – Parte 2
por
Señora Portabella Blanton
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What is the world’s largest
rainforest?
the Amazon Rainforest
1, 1
What is the widest waterfall
in the world?
Iguazú
80% of Iguazú is in Argentina,
20% is in Brazil
4,1
What is the tallest
mountain in the Western
Hemisphere?
Aconcagua
It is part of the Andes Mountain range.
3,1
In what country is the
world’s widest boulevard?
Argentina
It is in the city of Buenos Aires,
and it is called “el 9 de julio”.
2,1
Which country in South
America has the highest
airport and the most
dangerous road?
Bolivia
Bolivia is home to both El Alto Airport and
the Road of Death.
5,1
In which country is the
world’s driest desert?
Chile
The desert is called Atacama. Atacama
Desert is also home to the world’s
tallest geyser fields, El Tatío.
7,1
What is the name of the
highest lake in South
America?
Lake Titicaca
It is one of the highest lakes in the
world, and it is located between
Perú and Bolivia.
6,1
In which country is the
longest and tallest tramway
in the world?
Venezuela
It is called the Mérida Cable Car.
8,1
The longest mountain
range in the world is…
the Andes
The mountain range runs north-south
through seven countries: Venezuela,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile,
and Argentina.
9,1
What is the name of the
world’s highest waterfall?
Salto Ángel
Salto Ángel, or Angel Falls,
is located in Venezuela.
10,1
Which sporting event did
Uruguay win in 1930, by
beating Argentina 4-2?
The World Cup in soccer
(fútbol)
5
What language is spoken in
Brazil?
Portuguese
1
Which two countries in
South America are
landlocked?
Bolivia and Paraguay
3
From which country does
the United States receive
most of its flowers?
Colombia
6
What is the national dance
of Argentina?
The tango
La milonga is the name of an informal
party where people gather
to dance the tango.
8
The Tololo telescope is
located in what country?
Chile
The telescope is in the Atacama Desert.
9
What is the name of the
largest hydroelectric dam,
located in Paraguay?
Ítaipu Dam
It is in between Brazil and Paraguay.
2
What does the word
carnaval mean?
“Not to eat meat”
Carnaval is a celebration
before Easter. Brasil’s carnaval is
the largest in the world.
4
What is the name of the
large salt flat in Bolivia?
Uyuni
There is a hotel built entirely of salt.
10
What metal is associated
with Argentina?
Silver
The word Argentina comes
from the word argentum, meaning
silver.
7
What are the cowboys of
Argentina called?
Los gauchos
The pants worn by gauchos are called
“las bombachas de gaucho.” Be careful not to
ask for just “bombachas” or you’ll get a
pair of underpants instead!
1,2
The country of Colombia is
named for what famous
explorer?
Christopher Columbus
In Spanish, his name is Cristóbal Colón.
2,2
What is the name of the
man who is famous for
being the first pilot to fly
over Salto Ángel?
Jimmy Angel
Jimmy Angel was an American pilot. He flew
over the falls in 1933.
8,2
What is the name of the
artist who is famous for his
paintings of obese people
and animals?
Fernando Botero
He is from Colombia.
7,2
Bolivia is named for which
famous military leader?
Simón Bolívar
He led Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador,
Peru, Venezuela, and
Panama to independence from Spain.
3,2
Who was the famous
Spanish conquistador who
conquered the Incan
Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
He defeated the Incas in Peru and executed
the last Incan emperor, Atahualpa. He is also
famous for founding the city of Lima.
5,2
What is the name of the
group of indigenous people
living on Lake Titicaca on
floating islands?
Los Uros
The Uros live on islands made of
straw. They originally lived there to
avoid the wrath of the Incas.
6,2
Which two capital cities in
South America are also
names of people?
Ascunción and Santiago
Asunción (Paraguay) is a girl’s name, meaning
ascention. Susi is a nickname of Asunción.
Santiago (Chile) is a boy’s name.
It is translated as Saint Iago, or Saint James.
10,2
La Isla Margarita is famous
for what?
Pearls
Margarita Island has some of the most
beautiful pearls in the world. The island
belongs to Venezuela.
4,2
Who is known as “El
libertador” and is
considered a nation hero in
many South American
countries?
Simón Bolívar
9,2
What is cuy?
Guinea pig
It is considered a delicious
dish in countries such as Ecuador and Peru.
7,3
What is the bitter tea called
in Argentina?
Mate
Argentinians drink it from a special cup,
and a straw called a bombilla. If someone
offers you a sip of their mate, it is rude to say no.
2,3
What is barbeque called in
Argentina?
Churrasco
In Argentina, they eat a lot of beef! The cattle
is raised in the pampas (flat and grassy areas).
1,3
What is the famous ice
cream from Argentina
called?
Dulce de leche
Dulce de leche means
sweet milk in English.
8,3
Mondongo is a dish from
Columbia that is made
from…
Cow stomach and entrails
It also has peas, avocados,
carrots, and potatoes.
3,3
What starchy “vegetable”
was originally grown in the
Andes, and is now a diet
staple all over the world?
the potato
It was first grown between the years
8000 and 5000 BC. The Inca harvest
many different types of potatoes.
5,3
Hormigas culonas are what
type of food in Colombia?
Big-bottom ants
The ants are highly sought after, and
are more expensive than coffee.
To prepare them, the wings and
pincers are removed, then the body
is soaked in saltwater and fried.
6,3
Coconut grubs are eaten in
which country?
Ecuador
The grubs are larvae that live in dead
palm trees. The stomachs are removed,
then they are soaked in wild orange
and grilled.
10,3
Llama brains and tongue
are eaten in which country?
Bolivia
In Bolivia, the llama is the national
animal. It is used for many things,
including transportation, clothing,
and food.
10,3
What is the name of the
dish in Argentina made
from blood sausage
wrapped in cow intestine?
Moripan
The texture is both mushy and chewy.
9,3
What does Ecuador mean?
Equator
The equator runs through the country of
Ecuador.
6,4
What is the largest country in
South America?
Brazil (Brasil)
2,4
What is the smallest Spanishspeaking country in South
America?
Uruguay
5,4
What is the largest Spanishspeaking country in South
America?
Argentina
4,4
The Tierra del Fuego
belongs to which two
countries?
Chile and Argentina
What does Tierra del Fuego mean?
Extra 10 puntos
7,4
What is the name of the lost
ruins of the ancient Inca?
Machu Picchu
Sitting high atop a mountain in Peru, it
is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
3,4
To which country does
Easter Island belong?
Chile
Easter Island, or Isla de Pascua, was
discovered by explorers on Easter Day
1722. It is famous for its mysterious
and massive stone monuments.
8,4
The Galapagos Islands
belong to which country?
Ecuador
The Galapagos Islands are home to
many unique species of plants
and animals.
9,4
What is the name of the
plateau region in Chile and
Argentina? (It also has an
outdoor gear company
named after it.)
Patagonia
The region has plateaus, steppes,
mountains, deserts, and ice fields.
1,4
In what country would you
find the Nazca lines, created
by the ancient Incas?
Peru
Experts are still unsure of the meaning
and purpose behind the massive
symbols which were drawn in the ground.
10,4