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Quiz about A Peruvian Puzzle
Quiz about A Peruvian Puzzle

A Peruvian Puzzle Trivia Quiz


A mixed bag of puzzles with the common theme being the country of Peru.

A photo quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
404,528
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
402
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: dryvalley51 (8/10), genoveva (10/10), Inquizition (4/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Wordwise: Say what you see, maybe a geographical feature of the country?

&eeeeee

Answer: (One Word (5))
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Question 2 of 10
2. Add a Letter: Add a letter to the word indicated by the clue and anagram to get one of Peru's neighbours.

Zodiac sign + Z

Answer: (One Word (6))
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Question 3 of 10
3. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and one of Peru's geographical features should come to mind.

Tea Tee Car Car

Answer: (One Word (8))
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Question 4 of 10
4. Missing vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get one of Peru's native languages.

QCH

Answer: (One Word (7))
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Question 5 of 10
5. Anagram: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form the answer.

Is there a direct flight from MALI to this capital city?

Answer: (One Word (4))
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Question 6 of 10
6. Homophone: Words that sound alike.

This Peruvian animal sounds like a Tibetan monk.

Answer: (One Word (5))
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Question 7 of 10
7. Rebus: Combine synonyms to form a former President of the country.

Japanese mountain + Latin for 'death'

Answer: (One Word (8), Surname only)
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Question 8 of 10
8. Hidden words: Find the ancient civilization hidden in the sentence below.

Sophie hired a tourist guide, in case she had trouble finding her way around the city.

Answer: (One Word (4))
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Question 9 of 10
9. Missing vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get a popular Peruvian dish.

CVCH

Answer: (One Word (7))
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Question 10 of 10
10. Fractured words: Say the words out loud and one of the country's most important tourist sites should come to mind.

March You Peach You

Answer: (Two Words (5,6))
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Most Recent Scores
Oct 20 2024 : dryvalley51: 8/10
Sep 30 2024 : genoveva: 10/10
Sep 27 2024 : Inquizition: 4/10
Sep 23 2024 : Guest 81: 8/10
Sep 14 2024 : Guest 97: 9/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Wordwise: Say what you see, maybe a geographical feature of the country? &eeeeee

Answer: Andes

And es

The Andes is the longest continental mountain chain in the world. It is also the highest mountain range in the world, outside Asia. The mountain range stretches across seven different South American countries, including Peru.
2. Add a Letter: Add a letter to the word indicated by the clue and anagram to get one of Peru's neighbours. Zodiac sign + Z

Answer: Brazil

Libra + Z

Peru is located in the western part of the South American continent. It shares borders with five countries, one of which is Brazil.
3. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and one of Peru's geographical features should come to mind. Tea Tee Car Car

Answer: Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America. It is located in the Andes, bordering both Peru and Bolivia. It holds the distinction of being the world's highest navigable lake.
4. Missing vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get one of Peru's native languages. QCH

Answer: Quechua

Quechua is both the name of the language and a group of indigenous people living in the Andes in Peru. It was the main language of the Incan civilization and continues to be one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages of the Americas.
5. Anagram: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form the answer. Is there a direct flight from MALI to this capital city?

Answer: Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru and also the country's largest city. The city is nicknamed "City of the Kings" and "Pearl of the Pacific".
6. Homophone: Words that sound alike. This Peruvian animal sounds like a Tibetan monk.

Answer: Llama

Llamas are pack animals native to South America. These animals have been domesticated for centuries, pre-dating European colonization of the continent. They are also used as a source of meat.

Lama is a term used for monks or teachers in Tibetan Buddhism. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists is the Dalai Lama.
7. Rebus: Combine synonyms to form a former President of the country. Japanese mountain + Latin for 'death'

Answer: Fujimori

Alberta Fujimori served as the President of Peru for a decade in the 1990's. He is credited with bringing stability to the country, both economically, and politically, by eliminating the Shining Path, a domestic group responsible for terrorism and insurgency within the country.

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Mori is a Latin word that means death.
8. Hidden words: Find the ancient civilization hidden in the sentence below. Sophie hired a tourist guide, in case she had trouble finding her way around the city.

Answer: Inca

...IN CAse...

The Inca Empire flourished in Peru for a century from the mid-1400's to the mid-1500's. Their rule ended when Spain conquered the region.
9. Missing vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get a popular Peruvian dish. CVCH

Answer: Ceviche

Originating in Peru, ceviche is now a popular dish across the South American continent. It consists of raw fish in citrus juices, seasoned with spices.
10. Fractured words: Say the words out loud and one of the country's most important tourist sites should come to mind. March You Peach You

Answer: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is probably the most famous site in Peru. Known as the "Lost City of the Incas", it was unknown to the Western world until Hiram Bingham 're-discovered' it in 1911.
Source: Author zorba_scank

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