Norman Darlo
“South America: It’s like America, but SOUTH!” So said Ellie in the film Up. Many of the continent’s toponyms are known worldwide, such as the Andes, Amazon, Orinoco, Pampas, Angel Falls, Lake Titicaca; but how much do you really know about this, supposedly, so familiar continent? Well, to find out, play the quiz, and don’t forget to boast (or not ? ) about your score in a comment below.
Note that although Panama is, for historical reasons, sometimes considered part of South America, it is not included as far as this quiz is concerned.
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Question of
Which is the biggest country in South America?
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Brazil
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Argentina
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Colombia
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Ecuador
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The Andes are the world’s highest mountain range – true or false?
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False
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True
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Which country does not span the Equator?
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Ecuador
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Brazil
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Peru
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Colombia
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Question of
Which is the smallest independent country in continental S. America?
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Uruguay
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Suriname
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Ecuador
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Guyana
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Question of
The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory, claimed by Argentina, where they are referred to as…
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Islas Maldivas
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Islas Molinas
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Islas Malvinas
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Islas Inglesas
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Most of South America lies south of the Equator
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True
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False
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Question of
What is the capital of French Guiana?
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Saint-Georges
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Cayenne
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Basse-Terre
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Fort-de-France
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Which of these capitals is the world’s highest, at an elevation of 3,640 m (11,942 ft)?
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Bogotá
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Quito
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La Paz
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Buenos Aires
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Question of
What is the official language of Suriname?
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English
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French
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Dutch
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Portuguese
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The Caribbean Sea washes the northern shores of S. America. It is part of which ocean?
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Atlantic
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Pacific
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Indian
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Arctic
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Cape Horn lies near the southern tip of the continent. In which country is it?
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Brazil
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Argentina
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On the border of Argentina and Chile
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Chile
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What is the capital of Guyana?
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Paramaribo
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Maracaibo
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Georgetown
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Jamestown
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Question of
Which is the highest mountain in South America?
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El Cóndor
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Santa Cruz
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Ramada
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Aconcagua
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How many independent countries are there in continental S. America?
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Fewer than 10
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10-15
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16-20
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More than 20
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got 11 out of 14 right! (second time)
LOL, you got 10 right, three months ago! So there is definitely a (slowly) improving trend 😀
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7 out of 14 right!
50% exactly! Thanks for playing 🙂
8/14. Great quiz!
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Gina! Thanks for playing 🙂
9 of 14
Not a bad score, Paul! Thanks for playing 🙂
I got 8 out of 14 right! Not so bad, but not good either 🙁
Not so bad at all (unless you’re South American!!!) Thanks for playing 🙂
You got 10 out of 14 right … I have not forgotten geography 🙂
Real nice score, Vidocka! Thanks for playing 🙂
7 out of 14. Panama is not considered part of South America since it is called “The Center Of The Universe” I am a native of Panama via the former Canal Zone.
LOL DPG 🙂 Thanks for playing!
only 5 correct
Haha never mind, Carol! Thanks for playing ?
Got 9 right need to brush up on my geography!!
9 out of 14 isn’t bad, but as we all know there’s always room for improvement! Thanks for playing, Doc 🙂
6 hahah but hey im from asia hahaha
Okay Marcelle – it’s a good excuse 🙂
Got 9/15 but some are super struggle guesses..haha.. Cool quiz 🙂
Hey, that’s not a bad score – it was hard for us non-Americans! Thanks for playing 🙂
Thanks Norman 🙂
Too bad 5 only, but interesting
Not to worry – hope you had fun. Thanks for playing!
I got 10 out of 14 right!
Pretty good, Edith – well done!