Geography
What is the capital of Perú?
Lima
Who were the indigenous empire builders in Perú before Spanish colonization?
The Inca Empire
Name three traditional Peruvian dances.
Marinera, Huayno, Festejo, etc...
What is Peru’s national dish?
Ceviche
Though born in the US, he was granted Peruvian citizenship & served many years in Perú & is now...
Pope Leo XIV
What mountain range runs through Perú?
The Andes Mountains
In what year did Perú declare independence from Spain?
July 28, 1821
What traditional Peruvian celebration takes place on June 24 in Cusco, honoring the Sun God?
Inti Raymi
Which Peruvian grain, now popular worldwide as a “superfood,” was sacred to the Incas?
Quiona
This Hollywood actor is proud of his Peruvian & Quechua heritage...
Benjamin Bratt
What is the highest navigable lake in the world, located between Perú & Bolivia?
Lake Titicaca
Who was the last Inca emperor before Spanish conquest?
Atahualpa
Which language, besides Spanish, is still widely spoken in Perú, especially in the Andes?
Quechua
What purple corn drink is a traditional non-alcoholic beverage in Perú?
Chicha Morada
Who was the Indigenous leader that led the 1780 rebellion against Spanish rule?
Túpac Amaru II (José Gabriel Condorcanqui)
Which Peruvian region is home to the Nazca Lines?
Ica
Approximately how many Chinese descendants live in Perú, Latin America’s largest Chinese community?
Between 1 million and 4 million
What is the traditional Andean instrument similar to a flute, made of bamboo pipes?
The Quena
What is the name of the Peruvian Chinese fusion cuisine?
Chifa
Which Peruvian singer is considered a queen of Afro-Peruvian music?
Eva Ayllón
This remote Peruvian province contains the exact point where the Amazon River is officially considered to begin.
Arequipa
Name the three mountains that surround Machu Picchu.
Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, and Putucusi
What is the meaning behind the quipu system used by the Incas?
Non-written record-keeping tool to store vast amounts of data for accounting
What dish is made of roasted guinea pig, considered a delicacy in the Andes?
Cuy
In 1957, this Peruvian became the first Latina to win the Miss Universe title.
Gladys Zender