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