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