Untitled Flashcards Set

Located in Western South America, Peru is bordered by __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.

Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean.

The capital of Peru is __________, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535.

Lima

The ancient civilization that had its capital in Cusco is known as the __________.

Los Incas

The Incan communication system that utilized strings and knots is called __________.

Quipus

The __________ is known as the highest navigable lake in the world and the largest lake in South America.

Lake Titicaca

The __________ are over 300 large-scale geoglyphs found in the Nazca Desert.

Nazca Lines

A traditional dish made of raw fish marinated in lime juice is called __________.

Ceviche

The national drink of Peru celebrated annually in July is __________.

Pisco

__________ refers to the significant social issue related to unequal access to healthcare, especially for Indigenous populations.

Healthcare Inequality

The national dance of Peru, characterized by flirtation between couples, is called __________.

La Marinera

The rugged geographic region covering 60% of Peru's territory, characterized by a tropical climate, is known as __________.

La Selva

The __________ Islands are artificial islands on Lake Titicaca, inhabited by the Uros people.

Floating Islands

The Incan citadel that was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 is __________.

Machu Picchu

High rates of __________, especially among young people, is one of the significant social issues facing Peru.

Unemployment

In Peru, the traditional dish known as __________ is prepared by frying or roasting guinea pig, which is a staple from the Incas.

Cuy Chactado

The region of Peru characterized by an arid desert-like climate is called __________.

La Costa

The current president of Peru who succeeded Pedro Castillo is __________.

Dina Boluarte