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