History
Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach Peru?
Francisco Pizarro
What's the capital of Peru?
Lima
potatoes
How did the Inca grow corn at Machu Picchu?
terraces
What are the colors of the flag?
red and white
What happened in 1824?
Peru gained their independence
What is Arequipa known as?
White City
Anticuchos are a type of street food. Describe them.
Beef heart skewers
How many feet in the air was Machu Picchu built?
8000
What kind of a dance is the marinera?
national dance, dance of flirtation
In what year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?
1911
What is Kuelap known as?
Machu Picchu of the North
What is the name of the dish that looks like raw fish salsa?
ceviche
What kind of sacrifes did the Inca practice?
child sacrifices
What is a geoglyph?
large design carved into the ground
Alberto Fujimori was a controversial president. He was corrupt, but what positive action is he remembered for?
Ending the Shining Path conflict
What is the highest mountain peak of Peru?
Huascaran
Aji de Gallina is shredded chicken in what kind of sauce?
yellow
Who rediscovered Machu Picchu?
Hiram Bingham
How old was Raul Chavez Sarmiento when he won the International Mathematical Olympiad and what place did he get?
11 years old - 3rd place
The Agrarian Reform helped many indigenous people. How?
It gave them back farmland that was taken by the Spanish.
How do Uros Islands float?
on reeds
What are the 5 staple foods grown in Peru?
rice, quinoa, coffee, corn, potatoes
When does Inti Raymi take place and who does it honor?
winter solstice - Inti (sun god)
What disease (brought by the Spanish) killed many Inca?
smallpox