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Flashcards in Argentina Deck (15)
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1
Q

Where were the first people from in Argentina?

A

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

2
Q

What are Argentine cowboys called?

A

Gauchos herded cattle and horses in the open grasslands

3
Q

Argentina is an important _________ region

A

Agriculture

4
Q

Who did Argentina fight for their independence from?

A

Spain in the 1800’s

5
Q

Where are the descendants of Argentina from?

A

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

6
Q

Which religion are most Argentines?

A

Roman Catholic

7
Q

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

A

beef

8
Q

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

A

Parrilla

9
Q

Where do most of the people in Argentina live?

A

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

10
Q

What is the name of the most developed region called?

A

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

11
Q

What has affected the economy in Argentina?

A

Government policies

12
Q

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

A

Mercosur

13
Q

What do the countries apart of Mercosur want?

A

A global free trade

14
Q

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

A

Tariff

15
Q

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

A

embargo