Argentina civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Argentina with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Argentina's federal republic, its Constitution of 1853, the National Congress and its provinces.
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What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and an autonomous city with its own government.
What is the name of Argentina’s national legislature?
The National Congress
The National Congress has two chambers: the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
In which year was Argentina’s Constitution first adopted?
1853
The Constitution was adopted in 1853. It has been amended several times since, most recently in 1994.
How many provinces does Argentina have, not counting the city of Buenos Aires?
23
Argentina has 23 provinces plus the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
What form of government does Argentina’s Constitution establish?
A representative, republican and federal system
Article 1 of the Constitution says the nation adopts a representative, republican and federal form of government.
History 5 questions
The May Revolution, the 1816 declaration of independence and leaders such as San Martín and Belgrano.
What is commemorated on 25 May?
The May Revolution of 1810
On 25 May 1810 the First Junta was formed in Buenos Aires, the first local government independent of the Spanish viceroy.
In which city was Argentina’s independence declared on 9 July 1816?
San Miguel de Tucumán
The Congress of Tucumán declared independence on 9 July 1816 in San Miguel de Tucumán.
Who created the Argentine flag?
Manuel Belgrano
General Manuel Belgrano created the flag in 1812 near the city of Rosario.
Which independence leader led the army across the Andes to free Chile and Peru?
José de San Martín
José de San Martín crossed the Andes in 1817 with the Army of the Andes, and is honoured as the Father of the Nation.
Which European power ruled the territory of Argentina before independence?
Spain
The territory was part of the Spanish Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, created in 1776.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Andes and Aconcagua, Iguazú Falls, Patagonia, tango and the light blue and white flag.
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What colours are on the flag of Argentina?
Light blue and white
The flag has three horizontal stripes, light blue, white and light blue, with the Sun of May in the centre.
What is the highest mountain in Argentina, and in the Americas?
Aconcagua
Aconcagua, in Mendoza province in the Andes, is the highest mountain in both Argentina and the Americas.
Which famous waterfalls lie on Argentina’s border with Brazil?
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls, in Misiones province, is protected in Iguazú National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is the name of Argentina’s currency?
The peso
Argentina's currency is the Argentine peso.
Which music and dance, born in the Río de la Plata region, is listed by UNESCO as intangible heritage?
Tango
Tango developed in Buenos Aires and Montevideo, and UNESCO added it to its intangible heritage list in 2009.
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