Culture
What is the national flower of Argentina?
The ceibo.
Who was the first president of Argentina?
Bernardino Rivadavia
What is the longest river in Argentina?
Paraná River
What colors are on Argentina’s national soccer team jersey
Light blue and white.
What is the name of the fried pastry often dusted with sugar and eaten for breakfast or snacks?
Churros.
What instrument is essential in playing traditional tango music?
The bandoneón.
What year did Argentina become a republic?
1816
Which large glacier can be found in southern Argentina’s Patagonia region?
Perito Moreno Glacier
Which sport features the "Pumas" as Argentina’s national team?
Rugby
What is the name of the traditional Argentine herbal tea often drunk through a metal straw?
Mate.
What is the name of Argentina's most famous folk music genre?
The chacarera.
What was the name of the political movement founded by Juan Perón?
Peronism
What is the name of the desert region in northwestern Argentina?
Monte Desert
What annual race takes place across the Andes between Argentina and Chile?
Dakar Rally
What meat is traditionally used in Argentine Milanesa?
Beef
Which Argentine author is known for the short story collection "Ficciones"?
Jorge Luis Borge
What was the Dirty War in Argentina?
A period (1976–1983) of state terrorism against political dissidents.
Which ocean borders Argentina to the east?
The Atlantic Ocean
Which female athlete won a gold medal in tennis for Argentina at the 2004 Olympics?
Paola Suárez
What is “provoleta,” and when is it typically served?
Grilled provolone cheese, usually served as an appetizer with BBQ.
What cultural event takes place every year in Cosquín, attracting thousands of folk music fans?
Cosquín Folk Festival?
What 1982 conflict did Argentina engage in with the United Kingdom?
Falklands War
What is the name of the highest peak in Argentina and all of the Americas?
Aconcagua
What is the name of the Argentine soccer club known as “Los Millonarios”?
River Plate.
What traditional Argentine dessert consists of cookies filled with dulce de leche and rolled in coconut or chocolate?
Alfajores.