Geography of Peru Quiz

Explore Peru's geography with these questions! From Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca, discover the wonders of Peru in this quiz.

#1

Which ocean borders Peru to the west?

Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
#2

What is the capital city of Peru?

Lima
Cusco
Arequipa
Trujillo
#3

What is the official language of Peru?

Spanish
Portuguese
Quechua
Aymara
#4

Which pre-Columbian civilization is famous for the city of Machu Picchu in Peru?

Inca Empire
Aztec Empire
Maya Civilization
Moche Civilization
#5

Which ancient Peruvian city served as the capital of the Chimu civilization before being conquered by the Inca Empire?

Caral
Chan Chan
Pachacamac
Huaca Pucllana
#6

What is the significance of the Inti Raymi festival in Peru?

Harvest festival
Winter solstice celebration
New Year's festival
Sun god worship
#7

Which mountain range runs through Peru?

Himalayas
Andes
Rocky Mountains
Alps
#8

What is the largest desert in Peru?

Gobi Desert
Patagonian Desert
Atacama Desert
Karakum Desert
#9

What is the elevation of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, located between Peru and Bolivia?

2,789 meters (9,150 feet)
3,812 meters (12,507 feet)
4,235 meters (13,894 feet)
5,266 meters (17,438 feet)
#10

Which famous geoglyphs are located in the Nazca Desert of Peru?

Stonehenge
Moai Statues
Nazca Lines
Geoglyphs of Atacama
#11

Which Peruvian city is known for its white-sand beaches and is a popular tourist destination?

Paracas
Máncora
Piura
Tumbes
#12

In what year did Peru gain its independence from Spanish rule?

1808
1819
1821
1836
#13

Which river flows through the Amazon Rainforest in Peru?

Nile River
Mississippi River
Amazon River
Yangtze River
#14

In which region of Peru is the city of Iquitos, known for being the largest city unreachable by road in the world?

Madre de Dios
Loreto
Ucayali
Amazonas
#15

Which national park in Peru is home to the iconic Rainbow Mountain?

Manú National Park
Huascarán National Park
Tingo María National Park
Vinicunca National Park
#16

Which Peruvian lake is the largest in terms of surface area?

Lake Parinacochas
Lake Junín
Lake Titicaca
Lake Umayo
#17

What is the name of the ancient adobe city built by the Moche civilization in northern Peru?

Chan Chan
Pachacamac
Sipan
Huaca Pucllana

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