Peruvian History
This Incan city, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
What is Machu Picchu
This dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is considered Peru’s national dish
What is ceviche
This river, the second-longest in the world, begins in Peru.
What is the Amazon River
This Penn State dance marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.
What is THON
This landmark building, with its bell tower, is the symbolic center of campus.
What is Old Main
The Incan Empire was conquered in the 1530s by this Spanish conquistador
Who is Francisco Pizarro
This purple corn drink is a traditional Peruvian beverage
What is chicha morada
This high-altitude lake, shared by Peru and Bolivia, is the world’s highest navigable lake
What is Lake Titicaca
Penn State’s famous ice cream shop, founded in 1865, has trained many of the world’s top ice cream makers
What is the Berkey Creamery
Penn State was founded in this year as the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania
What is 1855
This ancient civilization, predating the Incas, is known for its mysterious lines in the desert
Who are the Nazca
This Peruvian dance, often performed with handkerchiefs, is considered the national dance of Peru
What is Marinera
Peru is home to this mountain range, the longest continental mountain range in the world
What are the Andes
This phrase, shouted by fans, is the official Penn State cheer
What is “We Are… Penn State”
This famous Penn State library is one of the largest university libraries in the U.S
What is Pattee and Paterno Library
The Incas built this extensive system of roads and bridges, totaling over 24,000 miles
What is the Qhapaq Ñan
This Peruvian cocktail, made with pisco, lime juice, egg white, and bitters, is a national favorite
What is a Pisco Sour
This coastal desert in Peru is one of the driest places on Earth
What is the Atacama Desert
This Penn State tradition involves covering the Nittany Lion Shrine with plastic before football games to prevent rival teams from painting it
What is guarding the Lion Shrine
This Penn State landmark on campus is said to bring good luck if you climb it and kiss someone at the top
What is the Old Main bell tower
This Incan emperor was captured and executed by the Spanish despite offering a room filled with gold as ransom
Who is Atahualpa
This dish, made from roasted guinea pig, is a traditional Andean delicacy
What is cuy
This Peruvian canyon is over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon
What is Colca Canyon
This annual Penn State festival, once famous for its party culture, was officially ended in 2009.
What is State Patty’s Day
This building, home to the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, features a revolving globe weighing more than 4 tons
What is the Deike Building?