Think you know Latin America? Take our geography quiz.

South America is home to 19 countries and an incredibly diverse geography. The site of ancient civilizations, European colonies and emerging world powers, South America will play an increasingly large role in the 21st century and beyond. But can you distinguish between Guyana and Guyane? Can you sort your -guays?

It's time to brush up on your knowledge of South America. This is the perfect place to start.

30. In the mid 1800s, an American named William Walker arrived in Central America with a small band of mercenaries and a plan to make himself ruler of the countries. In which country was he eventually captured and executed?

Nicaragua

El Salvador

Honduras

Mexico

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