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341 | Argentina Trivia

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Brian Rollins

Welcome to the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast—your ultimate destination for fascinating facts, mind-bending questions, and fun-filled learning experiences! This week, we’re taking you on a captivating journey to the southern tip of South America with our brand-new episode, Argentina Trivia. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast, a world traveler, or simply curious about the wonders of Argentina, you’re in for an episode packed with excitement, insight, and delightful surprises!

Unlock the Secrets of a Vibrant Nation 

Argentina is much more than the home of tango, world-class soccer, and delectable steaks. It’s a nation bursting with rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and a history as colorful as its famed street art in Buenos Aires. In this episode, our trivia adventure explores everything that makes Argentina truly unique—from the legendary Andes mountains to the bustling energy of its cities, and from the mysterious pampas to the icy grandeur of Patagonia. 

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Whether you want to dance the tango in Buenos Aires, sip wine in Mendoza, or explore the glacial terrain of Patagonia, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Argentina are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Argentina With the Wine Country, Uruguay & Chilean Patagonia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

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Episode Intro

Pack your bags and grab your passport. It’s another Country Trivia episode. This time we’re heading South with Argentina Trivia. We’re going one country at a time. Eventually, I get them all.

If you’re new, welcome to the show. Every week, I’ve got thirty trivia questions (in three rounds) on a different topic. Want to see some rules or get printable score cards? Visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

I’m your tour guide who only knows the local words for Beer and Bathroom, Brian Rollins and this is episode 341 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Let’s go.

The Dorky Round

  1. In which continent will you find Argentina?
    a. South America
  2. What is the primary language of Argentina?
    a. Spanish
  3. What is the capital city of Argentina?
    a. Buenos Aires
  4. Argentina went to war with what superpower in 1982 over the Falklands?
    a. The United Kingdom
  5. What is the most popular sport in Argentina?
    a. Soccer (or football, if you prefer)
  6. What mountain range runs the length of South America from Argentina to Venezuela?
    a. The Andes. It’s the longest continental mountain range in the world.
  7. Who was the 29th and 40th President of Argentina?
    a. Juan Peron. He was overthrown in a military coup in 1955, went into exile, and became president again in 1973.
  8. Born Jorge Bergoglio, who was the first Catholic Pope from the Americas?
    a. Pope Francis. He was born in Buenos Aires in 1936
  9. What country colonized Argentina starting in the 1500s?
    a. Spain
  10. What American, outdoor clothing company gets its name for the southernmost region of Argentina and Chile?
    a. Patagonia

The Geeky Round

  1. What symbol is at the center of the Argentinian flag?
    a. A sun. Specifically, the Sun of May
  2. What British show caused a kerfuffle in Argentina with a license plate?
    a. Top Gear
  3. What musical was inspired by the life for former first lady, Eva Peron?
    a. Evita
  4. Who is the current president of Argentina?
    a. Javier Milei. He’s…something.
  5. What sensual partner dance originated in the Rio de la Plata region around the 1880s?
    a. The Tango
  6. Argentina first hosted what world sporting event in 1978?
    a. The FIFA World Cup. They also won it that year.
  7. Other than the sun symbol, what two colors are found on the Argentinian flag?
    a. White and blue
  8. Though known for his work with the Cuban revolution, what counterculture symbol was born in Rosario, Argentina in 1928?
    a. Che Guevara
  9. Ratlines was the nickname for getting what group out of Europe and safely into Argentina and other South American countries.
    a. The Nazis. As things began to fall apart, a network of priests and politicians funneled Nazis through Europe and across the Atlantic.
  10. What empire ruled northern Argentina until 1525?
    a. The Incan Empire

The Nerdy Round

  1. Though Spanish is the main language, the country gets its name from what language?
    a. Italian. It was first “discovered” by Italian explorers.
  2. What oceans does Argentina border?
    a. Only the Atlantic Ocean
  3. What country borders Argentina to the South?
    a. Chile. It also shares a huge Western border with it.
  4. The Falkland Islands currently belong to what nation?
    a. The United Kingdom. A 2013 referendum showed that 99.8% of the population wished to remain in the Commonwealth.
  5. In what year did Argentina declare its independence from Spain?
    a. It did so in 1816.
  6. How many times has Argentina won the World Cup?
    a. Three times. 1978, 1986, and most recently 2022.
  7. Located in Argentina, what is the highest point in both the Western and Southern hemispheres?
    a. Mount Aconcagua at almost 7,000 meters. For comparison, that’s about 800 meters taller than Denali.
  8. Born in Buenos Aires in 1971, Máxima Zorreguieta is now the queen of what European nation?
    a. The Netherlands
  9. Buenos Aires is by far the largest city in Argentina. What’s the second?
    a. Córdoba. It’s about 1/8 the population of the capital.
  10. What national sport of Argentina combines elements of polo and basketball?
    a. Pato

Episode Conclusion

Don’t’ cry for me, Argentina. The truth is…I never left you. Well, I’ve also never been there. So, there’s that. How did you fare? Let me know on Facebook or Blue Sky. If you’ve been to Argentina (or are from there), let me know as well. It’s always fun to hear from locals.

Next week, it’s back to video game trivia. Here’s a hint:

What decade brought us Splatoon, Clash of Clans, and The Last of Us?

A lot of super popular franchises got their start in this decade. See you back here on Wednesday.

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This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are looking to have a book turned into an audiobook, contact me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

The theme music is Punchfunk by the band, Punchfunk. Listen to all their music on Spotify.

This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved.

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