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