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