Question 1

Which country is known as &#34;the beef capital of the world&#34; and the world's fifth largest producer of wine?&#10;A)Chile&#10;B)Argentina&#10;C)Paraguay&#10;D)Peru

Accepted Answer

Argentina is known as the "beef capital of the world" due to the large amount of high-quality beef produced there, and it is also the world's fifth largest producer of wine. Chile, Paraguay, and Peru are all significant food producers but do not have the same reputation for beef and wine production as Argentina.

Question 2

Hormiga culona is a South American delicacy made from:&#10;A)Guinea pigs&#10;B)Large ants&#10;C)Whole suckling pig&#10;D)Bananas

Accepted Answer

Hormiga culona is a South American delicacy made from large ants, specifically the queen leafcutter ant species Atta laevigata. These ants are roasted, salted, and often eaten as a crunchy snack.

Question 3

The Inca empire,found in the Andes mountains,introduced this food to the rest of the world:&#10;A)Beans&#10;B)Maize&#10;C)Potatoes&#10;D)Radishes

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

This country was a Portuguese colony until 1822 and continues to have a strong influence from the African people brought to South America as slaves:&#10;A)Brazil&#10;B)Bolivia&#10;C)Paraguay&#10;D)Chile

Accepted Answer

Brazil was a Portuguese colony until it gained independence in 1822, and it has a strong influence from the African people brought to South America as slaves.

Question 5

This food was known as the sacred dish of the Incas&#10;A)Manioc meal&#10;B)Pacoka&#10;C)Sango&#10;D)Locros

Accepted Answer

Sango was considered a sacred dish by the Incas, often made with maize and other ingredients.

Question 6

This country is one of the world's top ten producers of oil and its main crop is sugarcane:&#10;A)Venezuela&#10;B)Ecuador&#10;C)Peru&#10;D)Bolivia

Accepted Answer

Venezuela is one of the world's top ten producers of oil and also produces sugarcane as its main crop. Ecuador also produces oil, but its main crop is bananas. Peru and Bolivia are not among the top oil-producing countries in the world, nor do they have sugarcane as their main crop.

Question 7

Kiwicha is:&#10;A)A high protein grain that grows at high altitudes&#10;B)A specialty fish found off the coast of South America&#10;C)A stew made with pork,chicken,yellow potatoes,and spices&#10;D)Cured lamb,alpaca,or llama

Accepted Answer

Kiwicha is a high protein grain (also known as amaranth) that is native to the Andes and grows at high altitudes. It has been a staple food for the Incas and is still popular in South America.

Question 8

A national delicacy,this sauce is found on most tables in South America&#10;A)Tabasco&#10;B)Aji Sauce&#10;C)Chocio&#10;D)Granadilla

Accepted Answer

Aji Sauce is a popular South American sauce made from chili peppers, herbs, and vinegar. It is commonly used as a condiment to add flavor and heat to a variety of dishes. The other options, Tabasco, Chocio, and Granadilla, are not sauces commonly found on tables in South America.

Question 9

This national drink is made from the greed dried leaves of the Ilex paraguarnesis tree,and is an important ritual among people of Paraguay and Argentina&#10;A)Chica cochabambina&#10;B)Yerba mate&#10;C)Pisco&#10;D)Refrescos

Accepted Answer

Yerba mate is a popular drink in Paraguay and Argentina, made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree. It has cultural and ritual significance in these countries and is often shared among friends and family. Chica cochabambina is a drink from Bolivia, Pisco is a type of brandy from Peru and Chile, and Refrescos is a general term for soft drinks in Latin America.

Question 10

There is a significant German influence in this country's architecture and cuisine:&#10;A)Peru&#10;B)Brazil&#10;C)Chile&#10;D)Argentina

Accepted Answer

Chile has a significant German influence in its architecture and cuisine due to the large number of German immigrants who settled in the country in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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