South America is a gorgeous continent, full of verdant vistas, crossed by the mighty Amazon River and filled with a diverse population that represents both the natives of this continent and the many immigrating nations. What do you know about this festive and colorful continent?
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Approximately how many people live in South America?
420 million
940 million
670 million
290 million
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In which country in South America do they speak Dutch?
Guyana
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Puerto Rico
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How many independent countries are there in South America?
11
12
10
15
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Between which countries would we find Lake Titicaca?
Between Brazil, Colombia and Peru
Between Colombia and Venezuela
Between Brazil and Argentina
Between Peru and Bolivia
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After Brazil, what is the biggest country in South America in terms of population?
Argentina
Peru
Colombia
Chile
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After the Amazon River, which river is the longest river in South America?
Paranรก River
Magdalena River
Orinoco River
Ucayali River
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True or False: Brazil shares borders with 10 different countries
False
True
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In which South American country did the Inca civilization call home?
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Uruguay
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Which two South American countries don't share borders with Brazil?
Bolivia and Peru
Colombia and Venezuela
Chile and Ecuador
Uruguay and Chile
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Which South American country do the Easter Islands belong to?
Which two South American countries have a sun on their flag?
Venezuela and Ecuador
Peru and Argentina
Argentina and Uruguay
Bolivia and Brazil
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Brazil is the ______ largest country in the world in terms of its area
13th
2nd
5th
8th
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What would we call an Argentinean traditional barbeque?
Steakata
Asado
Masazo
Carnivore
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South America is incredibly varied, home to many different nations and filled with a plethora of different geographic... READ MORESouth America is incredibly varied, home to many different nations and filled with a plethora of different geographic zones, so obviously, no one can know all there is about its geography. That said, perhaps try again for a higher score or have a look at our own answers to learn more.
You clearly know quite a bit about South America, perhaps you visit often? You did quite well on this quiz! However... READ MOREYou clearly know quite a bit about South America, perhaps you visit often? You did quite well on this quiz! However, there are some questions you missed and there IS room for improvement.
The various geographical areas of this continent are an open secret to you, obviously. Our poor quiz didn't stand a... READ MOREThe various geographical areas of this continent are an open secret to you, obviously. Our poor quiz didn't stand a chance. You must have either traveled extensively in South America or else have a terrific knowledge of the area. Congratulations, you have handily beaten our quiz!
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