Facts about Peru

Who was the last Inca emperor before the fall of the Inca Empire?

• Atahualpa

• Manco Inca

• Túpac Amaru I

• Huáscar

In what year did the Spaniards officially conquer the Inca Empire?

• 1533

• 1525

• 1541

• 1519

What important battle led to Peru's independence from Spain?

• Battle of Pichincha

• Battle of Ayacucho

• Battle of Junín

• Battle of Carabobo

Who was the leader of the Peruvian independence movement alongside Simón Bolívar?

• José de San Martín

• Antonio José de Sucre

• Bernardo O'Higgins

• Miguel Grau

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Pacific War between Peru, Bolivia, and Chile?

• Treaty of Ancón

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Lima

Which ancient Peruvian civilization is known for its sophisticated aqueducts and irrigation systems?

• Moche

• Chavín

• Nazca

• Wari

What year did Peru officially declare its independence from Spain?

• 1821

• 1810

• 1824

• 1836

Which leader of the indigenous rebellion fought against Spanish rule in the 18th century?

• Manco Inca

• Túpac Amaru II

• Atahualpa

• Juan Santos Atahualpa

What was the name of the largest and most powerful pre-Inca civilization in Peru?

• Chimu

• Wari

• Caral

• Moche

What was the capital of the Chavín civilization?

• Chan Chan

• Caral

• Chavín de Huántar

• Pachacamac