Quiz: Peru
What was the capital?
- Lima
- Dhaka
- Paris
- N'Djamena
Answer
Lima — Capital: Lima.
When was Peru founded?
- 28 July 1821, independence declared by José de San Martín
- 1 August 1960, independence from France
- 3 September 1971, independence from Britain
- 27 June 1977, independence from France
Answer
28 July 1821, independence declared by José de San Martín — Founded: 28 July 1821, independence declared by José de San Martín.
What form of government does Peru have?
- Presidential republic
- Constitutional monarchy
- Military junta since the 2021 coup
- Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Answer
Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.
True or false: Peru is a large country on the Pacific coast of South America, heartland of the Inca Empire.
- True
- False
Answer
True — True. Peru is a large country on the Pacific coast of South America, heartland of the Inca Empire.