Argentina Flashcards

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1
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Where were the first people from in Argentina?

A

Spanish explorers came in search of gold and silver in the 1500’s.

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2
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What are Argentine cowboys called?

A

Gauchos herded cattle and horses in the open grasslands

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3
Q

Argentina is an important _________ region

A

Agriculture

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4
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Who did Argentina fight for their independence from?

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Spain in the 1800’s

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Where are the descendants of Argentina from?

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44 million people are from Spanish, Italian, and European settlers

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6
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Which religion are most Argentines?

A

Roman Catholic

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7
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What food is an important part of Argentina’s culture?

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beef

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8
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What is a popular dish in Argentina that includes grilled sausage and steak?

A

Parrilla

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9
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Where do most of the people in Argentina live?

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Buenos Aires, the capital, 2nd largest in South America

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10
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What is the name of the most developed region called?

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Pampas is an agricultural region that produces beef, wheat, corn, and export them to other countries

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11
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What has affected the economy in Argentina?

A

Government policies

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12
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What is an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America?

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Mercosur

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13
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What do the countries apart of Mercosur want?

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A global free trade

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14
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What is a fee on goods brought into the country called?

A

Tariff

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15
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What is a law that cuts off trade with a specific country called?

A

embargo

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