Geography
What five countries surround the border of Peru?
Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Equador, and Colombia
What Empire was Peru famous for?
The Incan Empire
What is the name for the counting system of knots in string to keep track of records?
Quipu
What is the most popular crop in Peru? Bonus points for the famous dish made with this crop.
Papas a la Huancaina
What are the names of the three festivals we learned about? Bonus points for all three correct
Inti Raymi
Carnavales
Christmas (Noche Buena)
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
Which city was the Incan empire based out of?
Cusco
What was the Chasquis?
A mailing system using runners in a relay
What is Ceviche?
raw white fish marinated in lemon or lime juice?
How is Christmas in Peru different from our Christmas?
They celebrate the whole holiday December 24 (christmas eve)
What is Lake Titicaca known for?
Man made islands - Islas Flotantes
What is the name of the man who conquered Peru and how did he do it?
Francisco Pizzaro. He killed the emperor so that the Spanish people could take over.
What type of animal was mostly farmed in Peru?
Alpacas and llamas
What are anticuchos?
meat skewers sold in restaurants and at street vendors
Name two things that happen during carnavales.
Parades and parties
people toss water and water balloons
decorate yunza trees with fruit and other gifts
How many geographical regions does Peru have? Bonus points if you can name all three.
3 regions
Coastal, Mountain, Rainforest
What happened to the indigenous people when they went under Spanish rule?
What is the name for steps cut into the side of the mountain so farming was easier?
Terrace Farming
When is Pachamanca made?
vegetables, herbs and meat cooked in the ground with heated stones.
Only for special celebrations
What date does Inti Raymi take place? What is the meaning for the name?
June 24th
Festival of the Sun
What are the two common facts about the Mountain Region?
1. Cusco and Macchu Picchu are found there.
2. Up high people raise alpacas and llamas for their wool. Down low people farm using the terrace method.
What year did Peru achieve independence from Spanish rule?
1821
What is a Intihuatana?
an astronomical clock in Macchu Picchu that measured winter and summer solstices.
What is the name of the fried pastry dessert?
Churros
What happens during the festival Inti Raymi?
People fast for days and provide gifts to the Sun god Inti so he will come back and give them good crops