Geography
Capital
Buenos Aires
In 1978 Argentina wins this sporting event for the first time
World Cup
Currency
Argentine peso
This loud monkey can be heard for miles
Howler Monkey
Name comes from the Latin word for this
Silver
Claims these islands which are under British rule
Falkland Islands
During this age there was an increase in income, population growth, & improved education
Golden Age
Oct. 12th is now known as the Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity, prior to 2010 it was known as this
Columbus Day
This large flightless bird is found in Argentina
Rhea
The presidential palace is called this
Casa Rosada
Borders
Chile, Boliva, Paraguay, Brazil, Uraguay, Atlantic Ocean
Name for the violence against & kidnapping of citizens between 1976-1983
Dirty War
The gauchos play a game called pato which is named after this animal once used as the ball
Duck
This semi-aquatic animal is the largest rodent in the world
Capybara
Largest University
University of Buenos Aires
This geographical feature's name means "great waters"
Iguazu Falls
In 1527 he founded the first European settlement in Argentina
Sebastian Cabot
Known for this dance
Tango
This rodent is part of the chinchilla family, but looks like a rabbit
Vizcacha
This is on the Argentine flag honoring the revolution of 1810
Sun of May
Highest Point
Aconcagua
Argentina joined forces with Brazil & Uruguay against Paraguay in this war
War of the Triple Alliance
Quince Anos is a celebration for a girl turning this age
15
This animal, which is related to a llama, does not drink water and gets all its moisture from food
Guanano
Argentina has this many Nobel Prize winners, the most in any Latin American country
Five