Geography
On which continent is Bolivia located?
South America
What is the capital of Bolivia?
La Paz/Sucre
If you order "Pollo Frito" from a Bolivian street food stall, what popular food are you getting?
Fried Chicken
(usually with chips)
During colonial rule, the city of Potosí became one of the wealthiest and largest cities in the world. What precious metal was discovered there?
Silver
What is the national animal of Bolivia?
The llama
Bolivia does not have a coast. What geographical term describes a country surrounded entirely by land?
Landlocked
To help people cross the busy, chaotic streets safely, the city of La Paz employs workers to dress up in full costumes of what black-and-white striped animal?
Zebras (it's true!)
Because Bolivia grows over 4,000 varieties of this starchy root vegetable, it is served with almost every single meal. What is it?
Potato!!!
The San Francisco Basilica in La Paz is a famous colonial church landmark. What European country built it during their rule over Bolivia?
Spain
Which character in Encanto did Stephanie Beatriz voice?
Mirabel Madrigal
What is the name of the massive mountain range that runs through western Bolivia?
The Andes
What famous global record does the city of La Paz hold regarding its altitude and location?
It is the highest capital city in the world.
Many traditional Bolivian stews and soups include Zanahorias. What vegetable is this?
Carrots
Bolivia is named after Simón Bolívar. What was his historic role in South America?
He led the wars of independence against the Spanish Empire
If you are driving a car down Bolivia's steep mountain roads, who officially has the right of way: the car going up the hill, or the car coming down the hill?
The car going up the hill (because it is harder to restart a car if it stops on a steep incline)
In the Amazon region of Bolivia, large areas of forest are cleared for cattle ranching and soy farming. What is the term for this environmental issue?
Deforestation
What is the name of the famous, colourful market in La Paz where local vendors sell traditional lucky charms, herbal medicines, and unique folk remedies?
The Witches' Market
What globally famous superfood grain, native to the Andean highlands, has been eaten in Bolivia for thousands of years?
Quinoa
Before the Spanish arrived in the 1500s, which massive native empire ruled over the highlands of Bolivia?
The Inca Empire
Before drinking an alcoholic beverage or soda, many Bolivians pour a few drops onto the ground first. Why do they do this?
As an offering to the goddess Pachomama (Mother Earth)
What is the name of the famous, large lake that Bolivia shares with its neighbour, Peru?
Lake Titicaca
Instead of an underground tube network, what unique type of public transport travels through the sky to connect the cities of La Paz and El Alto?
Cable cars
What unique meat, historically eaten by the Incas, is still regularly eaten in traditional Bolivian stews like Kank'acho?
(Hint: it is a popular animal in Minecraft)
In 1952, Bolivia had a massive revolution. What major right was given to indigenous people and women for the very first time in Bolivian history because of it?
The right to vote
If you see a giant white flag hanging outside a house in a Bolivian village, it isn’t a sign of surrender. What freshly made item is for sale inside?
Freshly baked bread!!