Fears & Pet Peeves
Chile often experiences which natural disaster?
Earthquakes
Who conquered Chile in the 1500s?
Spaniards
What is Chile's official language?
Spanish
Chile is in what continent?
South America
What are people from Chile called?
Chileans
What type of government does Chile have?
What is the Capital of Chile?
Santiago (Government) / Valparaíso (Legislature)
What kind of writing is Pablo Neruda famous for?
Poetry
Who was the first democratically elected Marxist president in 1970.
Salvador Allende
What are the colors of Chile’s flag?
Red, White, and Blue
What specific type of offense bars a candidate from running in the Presidency?
Terrorism-related offenses
Who inhibited Chile pre-colonisation?
Mapuche Tribe
Which reforms removed "authoritarian enclaves," such as appointed senators, and strengthened civilian control over the military.
2005 Constitutional Reforms
How are the Cabinet Ministers of Chile put into position?
Appointed by President
What is Chile’s national sport?
Rodeo
What do you call the system of Chile that is the freedom for multiple political parties to operate?
Political Pluralism
When was the full independence of Chile declared?
When was the 1980 Constitution originally drafted?
During the military regime
What do you call the system where if no one wins the first 50%+1 elections, the top 2 candidates would have a face-off after four weeks?
Two-round system
What is the national dance of Chile?
Cueca
Which General led a coup, yet his regime was filled with human rights abuses?
General Augusto Pinochet
What long conflict occurred between the Spanish and the Mapuche people?
Arauco War
Which version of their constitution does Chile still use after failed attempts in 2022 and 2023?
Modified 1980 Version
Where is Chile between?
Andes and Pacific
What food/drink product is Chile famous for exporting?
Wine/Grapes