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