Peru's Colca Canyon reaches depths of 3,400 meters — roughly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. From the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, Peru is a land of staggering extremes. This quiz challenges you with 50 questions that go far beyond the basics.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
Explore Peru's three geographic zones (Costa, Sierra, Selva), the magnificent Machu Picchu and its Inca origins, Lake Titicaca's floating Uros islands, the mysterious Nazca Lines, Lima's award-winning culinary scene, the rise and fall of the Inca Empire, Peru's mining wealth, and the stunning Colca Canyon.
The Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyu) was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, stretching from southern Colombia to central Chile at its peak in the early 16th century. With its capital in Cusco, it united roughly 12 million people through an advanced road system (Qhapaq Ñan), sophisticated agriculture including terrace farming, and a record-keeping system using knotted strings called quipu. The empire fell to Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1533.
Peru has 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the City of Cusco, the Historic Centre of Lima, the Nazca Lines, Chan Chan archaeological zone, and Huánuco Pampa. These sites reflect thousands of years of civilization, from pre-Inca cultures through the Spanish colonial period.
Peruvian cuisine blends indigenous, Spanish, African, Chinese (chifa), and Japanese (nikkei) influences. Lima has been named the World's Leading Culinary Destination multiple times at the World Travel Awards. Signature dishes include ceviche (the national dish), lomo saltado, ají de gallina, and causa. Peru is also the origin of the potato, with over 3,000 native varieties grown in the Andes.
Last updated: April 2026