- 1. What is the capital city of Argentina?
A) Montevideo
B) Sao Paulo
C) Buenos Aires
D) Caracas
- 2. Which famous dance originated in Buenos Aires?
A) Flamenco
B) Tango
C) Samba
D) Waltz
- 3. What is the main language spoken in Buenos Aires?
A) French
B) Spanish
C) Italian
D) Portuguese
- 4. Which neighborhood in Buenos Aires is known for its colorful houses and tango culture?
A) La Boca
B) San Telmo
C) Palermo
D) Recoleta
- 5. Which square in Buenos Aires is known for its political importance and historical events?
A) Plaza San Martin
B) Plaza Dorrego
C) Plaza Armenia
D) Plaza de Mayo
- 6. What is the iconic pink governmental building in Buenos Aires called?
A) Obelisco de Buenos Aires
B) Basilica Nuestra Señora Del Pilar
C) Casa Rosada
D) Puente de la Mujer
- 7. Which architect designed the famous Floralis Generica sculpture in Buenos Aires?
A) Mario Roberto Álvarez
B) Eduardo Catalano
C) César Pelli
D) Carlos Thays
- 8. What is the name of the most popular soccer team in Buenos Aires?
A) San Lorenzo
B) Independiente
C) Boca Juniors
D) River Plate
- 9. Which neighborhood in Buenos Aires is famous for its high-end shopping and dining?
A) Palermo
B) Recoleta
C) La Boca
D) San Telmo
- 10. What is the popular public transportation system in Buenos Aires called?
A) Subte
B) Colectivos
C) Trenes de Buenos Aires
D) Ecobici
- 11. Which famous Argentine writer and poet is buried in the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires?
A) Adolfo Bioy Casares
B) Jorge Luis Borges
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 Santa Fe
B) Avenida 9 de Julio
C) Avenida Corrientes
D) Avenida de Mayo
- 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) Chacarita Cemetery
B) La Boca Cemetery
C) Recoleta Cemetery
D) Flores Cemetery
- 15. Which famous Argentine rock band originated in Buenos Aires and achieved international success?
A) La Bersuit
B) Soda Stereo
C) Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
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) Villa Crespo
B) Colegiales
C) Belgrano
D) San Telmo
- 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) Café Tortoni
C) Las Violetas
D) El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- 19. Which Argentine actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie 'The Official Story'?
A) Norma Aleandro
B) Inés Estévez
C) Valeria Bertuccelli
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) Juan Román Riquelme
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) Sergio Romero
B) Ubaldo Fillol
C) Amadeo Carrizo
D) Nery Pumpido
- 22. What is the famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires known for its street performers and cafes?
A) Florida Street
B) Champs-Elysees
C) Rodeo Drive
D) Broadway
- 23. Which architectural style is prominent in Buenos Aires, known for its European influences?
A) Neoclassical
B) Modernist
C) Art Deco
D) Brutalist
- 24. What is the name of the historic theater in Buenos Aires known for its grand performances?
A) Globe Theatre
B) La Scala
C) Sydney Opera House
D) Teatro Colón
- 25. What architectural landmark in Buenos Aires was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
A) Palacio Barolo
B) Torre Monumental
C) Casa Rosada
D) Obelisco de Buenos Aires
- 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) Librería Lello
C) Shakespeare and Company
D) El Ateneo Grand Splendid
- 27. What is the name of the ferry service that connects Buenos Aires with Uruguay?
A) Star Ferry
B) BC Ferries
C) Buquebus
D) Red Funnel
- 28. Which French garden designer created the Botanical Garden in Buenos Aires?
A) Carlos Thays
B) Frederick Law Olmsted
C) Roberto Burle Marx
D) André Le Nôtre
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