- 1. What is the capital city of Argentina?
A) Montevideo
B) Buenos Aires
C) Sao Paulo
D) Caracas
- 2. Which famous dance originated in Buenos Aires?
A) Waltz
B) Tango
C) Samba
D) Flamenco
- 3. What is the main language spoken in Buenos Aires?
A) Portuguese
B) Spanish
C) Italian
D) French
- 4. Which neighborhood in Buenos Aires is known for its colorful houses and tango culture?
A) La Boca
B) Palermo
C) Recoleta
D) San Telmo
- 5. Which square in Buenos Aires is known for its political importance and historical events?
A) Plaza Armenia
B) Plaza Dorrego
C) Plaza San Martin
D) Plaza de Mayo
- 6. What is the iconic pink governmental building in Buenos Aires called?
A) Puente de la Mujer
B) Casa Rosada
C) Obelisco de Buenos Aires
D) Basilica Nuestra Señora Del Pilar
- 7. Which architect designed the famous Floralis Generica sculpture in Buenos Aires?
A) Carlos Thays
B) Eduardo Catalano
C) Mario Roberto Álvarez
D) César Pelli
- 8. What is the name of the most popular soccer team in Buenos Aires?
A) San Lorenzo
B) River Plate
C) Independiente
D) Boca Juniors
- 9. Which neighborhood in Buenos Aires is famous for its high-end shopping and dining?
A) La Boca
B) Palermo
C) San Telmo
D) Recoleta
- 10. What is the popular public transportation system in Buenos Aires called?
A) Ecobici
B) Trenes de Buenos Aires
C) Subte
D) Colectivos
- 11. Which famous Argentine writer and poet is buried in the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires?
A) Jorge Luis Borges
B) Adolfo Bioy Casares
C) Julio Cortázar
D) Antonio Porchia
- 12. What is the name of the main street that runs through Buenos Aires and connects the northern and southern ends of the city?
A) Avenida Corrientes
B) Avenida de Mayo
C) Avenida 9 de Julio
D) Avenida Santa Fe
- 13. What is the name of the traditional Argentine beef dish usually served on a grill?
A) Asado
B) Empanadas
C) Milanesa
D) Choripán
- 14. What is the name of the historic cemetery in Buenos Aires known for its elaborate tombs and mausoleums?
A) La Boca Cemetery
B) Chacarita Cemetery
C) Flores Cemetery
D) Recoleta Cemetery
- 15. Which famous Argentine rock band originated in Buenos Aires and achieved international success?
A) Soda Stereo
B) Babasónicos
C) Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
D) La Bersuit
- 16. Who was the first female president of Argentina, elected in 2007?
A) María Estela Martínez
B) Eva Perón
C) Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
D) Isabel Perón
- 17. Which historic neighborhood in Buenos Aires is known for its preserved colonial-style architecture and cobblestone streets?
A) Villa Crespo
B) Colegiales
C) San Telmo
D) Belgrano
- 18. What is the name of the famous café in Buenos Aires frequented by intellectuals and artists, known for its literary history?
A) Cafe de los Angelitos
B) Las Violetas
C) El Ateneo Grand Splendid
D) Café Tortoni
- 19. Which Argentine actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie 'The Official Story'?
A) Valeria Bertuccelli
B) Inés Estévez
C) Norma Aleandro
D) Eugenia Tobal
- 20. Who is considered one of the most famous Argentine soccer players of all time and played for Boca Juniors before moving to Europe?
A) Gabriel Batistuta
B) Lionel Messi
C) Diego Maradona
D) Juan Román Riquelme
- 21. Which famous Argentine goalkeeper is known for his long career at River Plate and the Argentina national team?
A) Ubaldo Fillol
B) Sergio Romero
C) Amadeo Carrizo
D) Nery Pumpido
- 22. What is the famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires known for its street performers and cafes?
A) Champs-Elysees
B) Florida Street
C) Broadway
D) Rodeo Drive
- 23. Which architectural style is prominent in Buenos Aires, known for its European influences?
A) Art Deco
B) Neoclassical
C) Modernist
D) Brutalist
- 24. What is the name of the historic theater in Buenos Aires known for its grand performances?
A) Teatro Colón
B) Sydney Opera House
C) La Scala
D) Globe Theatre
- 25. What architectural landmark in Buenos Aires was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
A) Obelisco de Buenos Aires
B) Torre Monumental
C) Casa Rosada
D) Palacio Barolo
- 26. Which famous bookstore in Buenos Aires is a cultural landmark and the inspiration for the novel 'The Angel of the Waters'?
A) Powell's City of Books
B) El Ateneo Grand Splendid
C) Librería Lello
D) Shakespeare and Company
- 27. What is the name of the ferry service that connects Buenos Aires with Uruguay?
A) Red Funnel
B) Star Ferry
C) BC Ferries
D) Buquebus
- 28. Which French garden designer created the Botanical Garden in Buenos Aires?
A) Roberto Burle Marx
B) Frederick Law Olmsted
C) André Le Nôtre
D) Carlos Thays
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