South American Fun Trivia Quiz

Welcome to a wonderful quiz on South American geography. Let's see if you know as much about South America as you think.

A multiple-choice quiz by chucknorris2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
chucknorris2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1064

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1. How many countries are there in South America? (not including French Guiana) Hint

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2. What country has the third largest land area in South America? Hint

Peru

Argentina

Colombia

Bolivia

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3. What per cent of the Earth's surface does South America make up? Hint

3.5 percent

3 percent

4 percent

4.25 percent

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4. In relation to the other continents, what rank was South America in population in 2006? Hint

6th

3rd

5th

4th

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5. Approximately when did South American continent join North America to become one landmass? Hint

approximately three million years ago

approximately two million years ago

approximately four million years ago

approximately 4.5 million years ago

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6. Central America is considered part of South America?

True

False

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7. One of the world's southernmost towns is in South America. What is its name? Hint

Buenos Aires

Puerto Natales

Puerto Toro

Puerto Williams

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8. What Indian tribe lived in Peru and had their capital city at Cuzco? Hint

Aztecs

Tortudians

Mayans

Incas

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9. Which South American country had the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2006? Hint

Argentina

Colombia

Peru

Brazil

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10. True or False, llamas are native to Venezuela?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many countries are there in South America? (not including French Guiana)

Answer: 12

Those countries are Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. The Falkland Islands are a British Territory, not a country.

2. What country has the third largest land area in South America?

Answer: Peru

Brazil is first, then Argentina, then Peru in land area. Brazil is 8,514,877 km (3,287,612 sq mi). Argentina is 2,766,890 km (1,068,302 sq mi). Then Peru which is about 1,285,216 km (496,226 sq mi).

3. What per cent of the Earth's surface does South America make up?

Answer: 3.5 percent

South America has a total area of 17,840,000 square kilometers (6,890,000 sq mi). It ranks fourth in area.

4. In relation to the other continents, what rank was South America in population in 2006?

Answer: 5th

In 2006 South America had an estimated population of more than 371,000,000. It ranked after Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe.

5. Approximately when did South American continent join North America to become one landmass?

Answer: approximately three million years ago

These two continents became attached when the Isthmus of Panama was formed. This resulted in the Great American Interchange. The Great American Interchange was when the Isthmus of Panama rose up above the ocean and connected Central America to South America.

6. Central America is considered part of South America?

Answer: False

The Central American countries are considered part of North America. The Caribbean Islands are also part of North America.

7. One of the world's southernmost towns is in South America. What is its name?

Answer: Puerto Williams

Buenos Aires is located in Argentina, Puerto Natales is located in Southern Chile, Puerto Toro is also is Southern Chile. Puerto Williams is even farther south in Chile. It has a population of 2,262.

8. What Indian tribe lived in Peru and had their capital city at Cuzco?

Answer: Incas

The Aztecs were in central Mexico, and the Mayans were around the Yucutan Peninsula, and the Tortudians are fake. I made them up as well. The Incas were conquered by Pizarro.

9. Which South American country had the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2006?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil had the highest by far with 1.5 trillion dollars. Argentina had 533.7 billion, Peru had 167.2 billion, and Colombia had 337.2 billion in 2006. Brazil was ninth in the world in 2006.

10. True or False, llamas are native to Venezuela?

Answer: False

Llamas are native to the Andes mountains area. They are not native, however, to Venezuela. They are used for carrying supplies, and can hold around 40 kg.

Source: Author chucknorris2

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