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100

What is the capital of Chile?

Santiago

100

What rainforest is largely located in Brazil?

Amazon 

100

What dance is Argentina known for?

Tango

100

What resource is Venezuela heavily dependent on?

Oil

100

Colombia is home to ________ number of people. 

50 million

200

What is the capital of Bolivia?

LA Paz

200

What mountains run along western South America?

Andes

200

What language is spoken officially in Brazil?

Portuguese

200

What metal is Chile known for producing?

Copper

200

The capital city of Ecuador is...

Quito

300

What is the capital of Suriname?

Paramaribo

300

What lake is shared by Peru and Bolivia?

 Lake Titicaca

300

What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

Inca

300

What crop is Colombia known for exporting?

Coffee

300

Peru is home to, an ancient Incan city high in the mountains.

Machu Picchu

400

What is the capital of Uruguay?

Montevideo

400

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What islands belong to Ecuador and are known for unique wildlife?

Galapagos Islands

400

Who was the famous Argentine politician and actress in the lesson?

Eva Peron

400

What two major agricultural exports are associated with Paraguay?

Soybeans and cattle

400

Peru’s population is 32 million with a capital located in...

Lima

500

What is the capital of Paraguay?  

Asuncion

500

What South American country stretches toward Antarctica and is famous for its north-to-south length?

Chile

500

What year did Guyana gain independence?

1966

500

What discovery has fueled recent rapid economic growth in Guyana?

Oil

500

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This is the smallest country in South America and is located on the northeastern coast of the continent.

Suriname