Culture & Traditions
holiday that is celebrated the first two days of the year in Peru
New years
Jan 1st-2nd
conversation stater involving sports
A.Rugby
B Soccer
C.) cricket
What is Soccer
Main religion of Peru
A.) Christianity
B.) Jehovah's Witnesses
C.) Roman Catholicism
What is Roman Catholicism?
Religion in Peru is a combination of Catholicism and Andean mythology. Although currently between 75 and 81.3% of the population identifies as Catholic, the rituals and ceremonies practiced in Peru have a Spanish and indigenous influence.
Capital of Peru
A.) Lima
B.) España
C.) Haiti
Lima
The history of Lima, the capital of Peru, began with its foundation by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. The city was established on the valley of the Rímac River in an area populated by the Ichma polity. It became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and site of a Real Audiencia in 1543.
delicacy in Peru (kept as a pet in the US)
A.) hamster
B.) guinea pig
C.) ferret
D.) dog
Cuy (guinea pig)
A festival in the city of Puno
A.) La Fiesta Candelaria
B.) Día de las muerto
C.)Inti Raymi
What is La Fiesta Candelaria
Every November, the city of Puno in southeastern Peru throws an epic two-week party known as La Fiesta Candelaria
A source of Peruvian pride
A.) soccer team
B.)food
C.) rugby team
What is food
Try to show an interest in Peruvian cuisine. Food is a big source of pride for many Peruvians and is often a great way to bond.
President of Peru
A.) Ernesto De la Cruz
B.) Dina Boluarte
C.) Fidel Castro
D.) Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
E.) Daniel Noboa
Dina Boluarte
When Dina Boluarte was abruptly sworn in on Dec. 7, 2022, the fact that she was the first female president in Peru’s 201-year history was widely noted, yet barely explored by Peruvian media. Journalists had other things on their minds: Boluarte’s inauguration took place just hours after her predecessor Pedro Castillo was impeached for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.
Original inhabitants of Peru
A.) Mayans
B.) Incans
C.) Aztecs
D. Tainowhat is the Ican people?
The Inca established their capital at Cuzco (Peru) in the 12th century. They began their conquests in the early 15th century and within 100 years had gained control of an Andean population of about 12 million people.
Oddly healthy “food” item.
A.)food coloring
B.)chalk
C.)clay
Clay, or chaco as it’s locally called, is actually as bland as you’d guess it to be. But, when paired with the right potato or tuber, you’ll come to see it in a different light. Typically consumed as a dip for tubers or coated on potatoes before they’re baked, this altiplano food staple is packed with health benefits from keeping indigestion and stomach ulcers at bay to being an important source of calcium, iron, zinc, and copper.
the national dance of Peru
A.) Marinera
B.) Merengue
C.) Bachata
What is Marinera?
(Peru's national dance, with roots in the Spanish fandango, African zamacueca, and indigenous couple dances. The dance portrays a couple's flirtatious pursuit.)
It is common to be invited to play a game of soccer game.
A.)TrueB.)False
What is true True?
Type of government
A.) Communism
B.) Democracy
C.) Theocracy
Democracy
Type: Constitutional republic. Independence: July 28, 1821. Constitution: December 31, 1993. Branches: Executive--President, two Vice Presidents, and a Council of Ministers led by a Prime Minister.
capital of the Incan tribe
What is Cusco?
Cuzco, whose name derives from a Quechua word meaning “navel” or “centre,” dates from the 11th or 12th century and was the capital of Tawantinsuyu (“Realm of the Four Parts”), an empire that by the late 15th century extended to the northwest some 1,100 miles (1,800 km), reaching approximately to the northern border of present-day Ecuador, and to the south 1,600 miles (2,600 km), reaching the centre of present-day Chile, as well as to the southeast to portions of modern Bolivia and Argentina.
Peruvian shrimp soup in Spanish
A.) chupe de camarones
B.) sopa de camarones
C.) caldo de camarones
chupe de camarones (a shrimp chowder with a creamy texture, featuring corn, potatoes, peas and eggs. The dish is prepared by cooking shrimp)
A festival held in Peru.
A.) Casa Blanca
B.) Mistura
C.) IDK
What is the Mistura festival?
Food is serious business in Peru, and the Mistura festival is the best way to experience authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Attempts at speaking Spanish are seen as disrespectful and can cause problems.
A.)True
B.)False
What is False?
In a social setting, genuine attempts to speak Spanish will be appreciated, regardless of the level of proficiency.
The oldest civilization that lived in Peru
A.) Incans
B.) Chicanos
C.) Norte Chico
What is the Norte Chico civilization
The Norte Chico civilization of Peru is the oldest known civilization in the Americas and one of the six sites where civilization, including the development of agriculture and government, separately originated in the ancient world.
Peru is home to the largest population of this animal.
A.Frogs
B.alpacas
C. Horses
What is Alpacas
The southern Peruvian highlands are home to about 80% of the world's estimated 4 million alpacas, and they form a major part of the economy of highland campesinos (peasants). Alpaca meat, high in protein, low in fat and cholesterol, was formerly eaten only by poor campesinos.
A ingredient used for a protein packed smoothie.
A.)frog
B.)cockroaches
C.)turtles
What is a frog?
Before you blanch, remember that frogs are a delicacy in other countries too!Perhaps they don’t drop them in a blender until their entrails become just another ingredient in your fruit smoothie, but the concept isn’t all that “out there” if you think about it. You can find these protein-packed lunchtime appetizers in markets across Peru.
this item originates from Peru
A.)potato
B.)Avocado
C.)chancla
What is the Potato
The story of potato started around 350 million years ago, when they started to evolve from the poisonous ancestor of the plant nightshade (this family of plants eventually evolved not only into potatoes, but also into tobacco, chili peppers, bell peppers and tomatoes).
Biggest DONT in Peru
DONT...
A.) Insult someones mom
B.) insult the culture
C.) compare Peru to other Spanish countries
What is don't insult anyone's mom or any other maternal figure!!
Reformation Day is a celebrated holiday in Peru by this Religious sect.
A.) Christianity
B.) Protestant
C.) Jehovah witness
What is Protestant?
Reformation Day is a Protestant Christian religious holiday celebrated on 31 October in remembrance of the onset of the Reformation.
this body of water starts in Peru
What is the Amazon River
Ingredients to make Ceviche
what is salt water fish of choice (redfish, mahi-mahi, snapper, trout, and cod), citrus juice (lime, orange, and/or lemon), salt, hot peppers, onions, and cilantro.