geography
south america
What beans originated in Peru?
Lima beans
Marinera is known as what?
The national dance of Peru
What type of government does Peru have?
Constitutional Republic
What is a very popular river, that is a geographical landmark in Peru?
Amazon River
What ocean is Peru bordering?
Pacific Ocean
What Peruvian food is known as the "Gem of the Andes"?
The purple Peruvian potato
About how many celebrations does Peru have a year?
3,000
When was Peru's current government established?
December 31, 1993
What is one of the most famous places to visit in Peru? (Hint: its also referred to as “The Lost City Of The Incas”)
Machu Picchu
What 2 countries is Peru in between?
Chile and Ecuador
What is the hot pepper called, that dishes in Peru commonly use?
Aji
Most of Peru's celebrations are related to what religion?
The Christian religion
Who is the current president of Peru?
Alan García Pérez
What is one of Peru’s landmarks that is a mystery, that geometric lines form animal figures?
Nazca Lines
What are Peru's 3 terrains?
Western Costal Plain, Andes, and Amazon Basin
Chicken, pork, and lamb were introduced to Peru ____ years ago
500
Peru is known as the heart of what?
The heart of the Inca Empire
Before 1992 Peru had a what type of government?
A civilian government with a bicameral legislature
What are a site of remains called, that are made of adobe, that is the largest adobe brick city in South America?
Chan Chan
What are Peru's geographic coordinates?
10 00 S, 76 00 W
Peru has a popular soft drink that smells like bubble gum, what is it called?
Inca Kola
Peru's culture is very diverse, true or false?
True
Peru’s economic growth was strong over the 7 years up to 2008, averaging what percent a year?
6.8%
What is a landmark in Peru that is a fotress temple built around 1200 BC?
Chavín de Huántar