1. What is the capital of Brazil?
a) Santiago
b) Buenos Aires
c) Brasilia
d) Rio de Janeiro
2. Which of the following countries does not border Brazil?
a) Argentina
b) Colombia
c) Peru
d) Paraguay
3. What is the largest country in South America by land area?
a) Argentina
b) Brazil
c) Colombia
d) Peru
4. Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
a) Andes
b) Rocky Mountains
c) Alps
d) Himalayas
5. What is the official language of Brazil?
a) Spanish
b) Portuguese
c) English
d) French
6. Which South American country is known for its tango dance and music?
a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) Chile
d) Uruguay
7. What is the largest river in South America?
a) Amazon River
b) Nile River
c) Mississippi River
d) Orinoco River
8. Which South American country is known for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu?
a) Peru
b) Ecuador
c) Bolivia
d) Venezuela
9. Which South American country is the only one to have English as its official language?
a) Guyana
b) Suriname
c) Bolivia
d) Guyana
10. What is the currency of Argentina?
a) Peso
b) Rand
c) Real
d) Dollar
Answers:
1. c) Brasilia
2. a) Argentina
3. b) Brazil
4. a) Andes
5. b) Portuguese
6. b) Argentina
7. a) Amazon River
8. a) Peru
9. a) Guyana
10. a) Peso
South America Unit Test
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