Cusco
What type of crop was primarily grown in Sacred Valley by the Incas?
Corn
Which world famous hiking trail starts in Cusco?
The Inca Trail
For which people was Cusco a cultural and religious centre?
Inca
What plant is used by the locals to relieve altitude sickness?
Coca leaves
What is Cusco's strongest industry?
Tourism
What is the Plaza de Armas?
Cusco's town square
What is the name of the province where Cusco is located?
Cusco
It is believed that the Incans attempted to shape Cusco to look like what animal?
Puma
Which of these is an Incan festival which took place in the Plaza de Armas?
Festival of the Sun
Machu Picchu's remains were found in what year?
1911
What is the famous square in central Cusco called?
Plaza de Armas
In what Cusco square did Francisco Pizarro make the proclamation that he would conquer Cusco?
Plaza de Armas
What is Cusco's nickname?
The Imperial City
How many tourists does Cusco see yearly?
2.000.000
What is Machu Picchu?
Citadel
A well preserved mountain town
When the Incans inhabited Cusco, it had two sectors. What was the name of one of these sectors?
Hanan
Which church has been built where Coricancha once stood?
Santo Domingo
What is Machu Picchu made out of?
Stone
What well known leader of resistance was executed in the square called Plaza de Armas in Cusco?
Túpac Amaru II
Located in the Andes, what is another name for the Urubamba Valley?
Sacred Valley
In what century are the Incans estimated to have started inhabiting Cusco?
13th
Who was the first Bishop of Cusco?
Vincente de Valverde
In what century was Machu Picchu established?
15th
What is an Alpaca which is a very common animal in the city of Cusco?
A llama
What was Museo Inka damaged by in 1650?
Earthquake
Cusco is served by which airport?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
What is the main square of Cusco called?
Plaza de Armas
What is the Temple of the Sun in Cusco called?
The world's navel
Machu Picchu was built without the use of mortar. What is this building technique called?
Ashlar
What is the name of the football arena in Cusco?
Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
Between what years was Sacred Valley established by the Incas?
1000-1400 CE
Who formed a mining company to extract the resources of Machu Picchu in 1867?
Augusto Berns
Where can you find a sculpture garden in Cusco?
Ñust'a Hisp'ana
The myth of Cusco's initial discovering involves a man growing wings and flying to the city's future site. What was the name of the man who grew wings?
Ayar Awqa
What's the name for an old subterannean-style aqueduct used by the Killke culture?
Pukyus
Which fortification lies on the northwestern edge of Cusco?
Sacsayhuamán
What does "Cusco" mean?
Rock of the Owl
What does Machu Picchu mean in Quechua?
Old peak
When the Spanish invaded Cusco, they destroyed one of the city's sacred temples. What is this temple's name?
Coricancha
Which Cusco neighborhood is characterized by art exhibits and artisan workshops?
San Blas
Around how much precipitation does Cusco see yearly?
28 inches
Which Cusco archaeological site is characterized by large agricultural fields and a network of water channels?
Tip
How long is the railway between Cusco and Machu Picchu?
112 km
How large of an area is Machu Picchu?
5 sq. miles
Who was the conquistador that took Cusco after the fall of the Inca empire?
Francisco Pizzaro
What is the meaning of Cusco in Quechua, the language of the Inca?
Belly button
What group, in 1933, declared Cusco the Archaeological Capital of the Americas?
Congress of Americanists
Which Cusco archaeological site contains a structure made out of huge rocks, with one weighing in at 125 tons?
Sacsayhuaman
Incan myth credits who with transforming Cusco into the Incan Empire?
Pachacuti
What year did Spaniards first arrive in Cusco?
1533
Large stone doorways dominate the Plaza de Armas. What are these large pieces of stone called?
Arcades
What mountain range is Cusco located in?
Andes
What did the Incas call the Plaza de Armas?
Aucaypata
Cusco was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in what year?
1983
What is the Incan museum in Cusco called?
Museo Inka
Which Cusco church possesses a Baroque tower which is taller than many other buildings in the city?
Santo Domingo
What was the Plaza de Armas known as in the Inca era?
Square of the Warrior
What was the Incan capital after the Spanish captured Cusco?
Vilcabamba
What is the place called in Cusco that contains salt pans?
Maras
Which Inca archaeological site in Cusco is highlighted by a series of canals, waterfalls, and aqueducts?
Tambomachay
The origin of the name "Cusco" is found in what language?
Aymara
What is Cusco's Inca museum's building called?
Admiral's House
Upon which river is Sacred Valley built?
Urubamba
Which mountain in Cusco hosts the Inka Raqay archaeological site?
Inka Wasi
The Church of Santo Domingo is built on top of what Incan site?
Coricancha
Which American city is Cusco's sister city?
Tempe
How long did it take to finish construction on Cusco Cathedral?
110 years
Who took control of Cusco from 1527 to 1532 as a result of the Inca Civil War?
Hu
When was Cusco most likely founded?
Approx 1200 A.D.
How many kinds of potatoes have been developed in Cusco?
3000
What church opens up to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco?
Church of La Compa
When the Incans inhabited Cusco, it had 4 total regions. Which of these is not one of those regions?
Mabriusuyu
Cusco is rich in what metal?
Gold
What is on Cusco's flag?
Rainbow
What leader took Cusco from the Spaniards in 1536?
Manco Inca Yupanqui
How many meters above sea level is Cusco?
3400 m
Which explorer discovered Machu Picchu?
Hiram Bingham
What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Cuzco
From 900 to 1200, what culture occupied the region that would eventually become Cusco?
Killke
What color is NOT on the flag of Peru?
Orange
Which animal is cooked as a traditional dish in Peru?
Guinea pig
Which mountain range can be found in Peru?
Andes
How many countries border Peru?
5
What is the capital of Peru?
Lima
What is the name of the longest river in Peru?
The Amazon River
What government does Peru have?
Republic
What is the most common language in Peru?
Spanish
A very common root vegetable is from Peru, which one?
Potato
What is the most common religion in Peru?
Catholicism
Pisco Sour is a controversial beverage in South America, why?
Chile and Peru do not agree on who discovered the beverage first
What is the population of Peru? (2024)
34 Millions
Which one of these countries is NOT on the border of Peru?
Uruguay
What is the name of the most spoken Indian language in Peru?
Quechua
What was the name of Peru's previous president who had to flee the country in 2000 due to corruption allegation?
Alberto Fujimori
With the help of Intihuatana, many calculations were made in places such as Peru. What is Intihuatana?
A Sundial
Ceviche is a popular dish in Peru. What does the dish contain?
Fish
What is the country code for Peru?
51
When is Peru's independence day?
July 28
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Peru?
Huascarán
Who conquered Peru for the Spanish crown in 1532?
Francisco Pizarro
What year did the first book printing shop open up in Peru (Antonio Ricardo)?
1584
Which animal is featured in Peru's coat of arms?
Llama
What is the name of the Peruvian soccer player who is mostly known from his time in Newcastle United in England?
Nolberto Solano
What is the name of the largest lake in Peru?
Lake Titicaca
What dish from Peru contains raw fish and lemon juice?
Ceviche
Which of the following cities in Peru is known for surfing?
Mancora
In the Tintin adventure called "Temple of the Sun", one character is abducted to Peru. Who is it?
Professor Calculus
What is the currency of Peru?
Sol
Which of the following countries is NOT on the border of Peru?
Venezuela
By which sea is Peru located?
Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the Peruvian author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 2010?
Mario Vargas Llosa
When did Peru declare independence from Spain?
1821
What colors are on the flag of Peru?
Red and white
Which country is NOT on the border of Peru?
Argentina
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