Peru in the US
Peru in the World
Peru's history / geogrpahy
100
Which city/state has the largest Peruvian diaspora in the US?
Peterson, New Jersey
100
This cartoon bear, famous for marmalade sandwiches, actually hails from "darkest Peru".
Who is Paddington Bear
100
Peru declared independence from Spain in this year.
What is 1821?
200
This energizing Andean grain, a Peru native, is now a Trader Joe's shelf staple in the US.
What is quinoa?
200
This oddly chill, giant rodent — the world's largest — roams Peru's Amazon basin
What is the capybara?
200
How many countries border Peru?
5
300
This word for a soft blanket or wrap, common in English, comes from the Quechua word "q'ipi" or Aymara roots.
What is "poncho"?
300
This mysterious pre-Inca civilization etched massive geoglyphs into the desert, visible only from the sky
What are the Nazca Lines
400
Cuzco, once the Inca capital, sits at this dizzying elevation range
What is about 11,200 feet (3,400 meters)?
500
How many towns/unincorporated communites in the US are named Peru? (estimate). Bonus point if named
0
1-3
1-5
5-10
10-15
15-20
13
Peru, Illinois
Peru, Indiana
Peru, New York
Peru, Nebraska
Peru, Massachusetts
Peru, Vermont
Peru, Maine
Peru, Kansas
Peru, Ohio
Peru, Wisconsin
Peru, Iowa (Old Peru)
Peru, Pennsylvania
Peru, West Virginia