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History of Lima
  • 1. When was Lima founded?
A) 1700
B) 1492
C) 1535
D) 1600
  • 2. Who founded the city of Lima?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Simón Bolívar
D) Francisco Pizarro
  • 3. Which river runs through Lima?
A) Rímac
B) Nile
C) Amazon
D) Danube
  • 4. In which country is Lima located?
A) Chile
B) Peru
C) Brazil
D) Argentina
  • 5. What type of climate does Lima experience?
A) Desert
B) Polar
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 6. Which president was responsible for the modernization of Lima in the 19th century?
A) Manuel A. Odría
B) Ramón Castilla
C) Simón Bolívar
D) José de la Riva-Agüero
  • 7. What is the name of the famous cliffside shopping and dining area in Lima?
A) Pacific View Plaza
B) Miraflores Mall
C) Cliffside Avenue
D) Larcomar
  • 8. Which famous author was born in Lima?
A) Jorge Luis Borges
B) Mario Vargas Llosa
C) Pablo Neruda
D) Gabriel García Márquez
  • 9. What is the traditional Peruvian dish originating from Lima that consists of raw fish cured in citrus juices?
A) Aji de Gallina
B) Papa a la Huancaína
C) Ceviche
D) Lomo Saltado
  • 10. What is the nickname of Lima?
A) Pearl of the Pacific
B) The White City
C) City of Kings
D) Queen of the Andes
  • 11. Which ocean does Lima have a coastline along?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 12. What is the official language of Lima?
A) Portuguese
B) Aymara
C) Quechua
D) Spanish
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