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“At Home in Peru”

Quick facts about Peru…Continent: South AmericaCapital City: Lima (9 752 000)

Largest City: Lima (9 752 000)Population: 31 826 018Official Language: SpanishCurrency: Peruvian Sol

At Home in Peru1. Where does Maria live?

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2. What is her house like?______________________________________________________________________________

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3. How does Maria get to school?______________________________________________________________________________

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4. What does Maria like to learn about in school?______________________________________________________________________________

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5. What kinds of activities does she like to do when she’s not in school?______________________________________________________________________________

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6. Who does Maria live with?______________________________________________________________________________

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How does Maria’s family make her feel safe and happy?______________________________________________________

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Did you know…Even though Spanish is the official language of Peru, other languages are spoken too? Quechua, Aymara and other

indigenous languages are also spoken in Peru.

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In the City…

1. Describe Lima. What is it like? What kinds of things are there for people to do?

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2. What kinds of jobs do people have who work in Lima? What do Maria’s parents do for

work?

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3. What makes Maria’s parents proud? Why do you suppose this is true?

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In the Country…

1. Describe the countryside. What is the air quality like?

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2. What kinds of jobs do people have in the country?

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3. What do people have in the city that people in the countryside don’t have?

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4. When Maria’s family used to live in the country, what kind of work did they do? Who

helped them?

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If you lived in Peru, would you prefer to live in the city or in the

country? Why?

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Did you know…Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in Peru? The Peru National Football Team is also called ‘The White and Red’ and ‘The Incas’.

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Did you know…Machu Picchu was built by the Incas? It is

a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular place for tourists from all over the

world to visit.