Quiz: How much do you know about Argentina?

This country, named Argentina, covers approximately 2.78 million square kilometers, and is the second-largest nation in South America. From the Andes Mountains to Iguazu Falls, Argentina is a land of sharp contrasts—glaciers, deserts, cities, and pampas. Its capital, Buenos Aires, blends European-style architecture with South American energy. At 6,961 meters, Mount Aconcagua is the tallest mountain outside Asia. Argentina even holds a territorial claim in Antarctica, showing its vast reach. This geography and culture quiz takes you deep into Argentina’s rich heritage, natural wonders, and national identity. Think you know it all? Let’s find out!

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Argentina?

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Who was the first woman elected President of Argentina (not as a spouse or vice president)?

Elisa Carrió

Isabel Perón

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Eva Perón

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Which region of Argentina is known for its wind-swept plains and sheep farming?

Patagonia

Gran Chaco

Pampas

Cuyo

3 / 10

What is the name of Argentina's national dance and musical genre that originated in Buenos Aires?

Zamba

Cumbia

Samba

Tango

4 / 10

What mountain in Argentina is the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres?

Tupungato

Cerro Torre

Aconcagua

Mount Fitz Roy

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What is the traditional Argentine social drink made by steeping dried leaves in hot water and sharing it communally?

Horchata

Yerba Mate

Tereré

Pisco

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Which Argentine author is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century?

Pablo Neruda

Mario Vargas Llosa

Julio Cortázar

Jorge Luis Borges

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What 19th-century war saw Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay ally against Paraguay?

The Chaco War

The Paraguayan War (War of the Triple Alliance)

The Cisplatine War

The Platine War

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Argentina has a territorial claim over which overseas area currently governed by the UK?

South Georgia Islands

Tristan da Cunha

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Gibraltar

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Which indigenous civilization was dominant in northwest Argentina before the Spanish arrived?

Inca

Diaguita

Guaraní

Mapuche

10 / 10

What is the name of Argentina’s currency?

Sol

Real

Lira

Peso Argentino

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