NATIONAL IDENTITY

How much do you know about Peru?QUESTIONS ANSWERS

From which country did Peru gain its independence in 1821?

What is Peru’s highest peak?

Who formed the oldest known complex society in Peru?

Which two countries fought the War of the Pacific?

Which Inca Emperor did Francisco Pizarro defeat?

During which period was Peru a Spanish colony?

What is Peru’s longest river?

When did the Spanish conquer Peru?(CENTURY)

What is a typical Peruvian dish?

When is Peru’ national day celebrated?

SPAIN

HUASCARAN

THE INCAS

PERU AND CHILE

ATAHUALPA

1532-1821

AMAZON

16th Century

Ceviche

28th July

Song: “MI PERU”

PERU

Tengo el orgullo de ser peruano y soy felizde haber nacido en esta hermosa tierra del sol

donde el indómito inca prefiriendo morirlego a su raza la gran herencia

de su valor*

ricas montañas, hermosas tierrasrisueñas playas, es mi PERU

fértiles tierras, cumbres, nevadasríos quebradas, es mi PERU

así es mi raza noble y humildepor tradición

pero es rebelde cuando coartan su libertadentonces poniendo alma, mente y corazón

rompe cadenas aunque la muerte vea llegar

* - *

ES MI PERU!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the person's identity and sense of belonging to one state or to one nation, a feeling one shares with a group of people, regardless of one's citizenship status.

What is NATIONAL IDENTITY?

What is PERUVIAN IDENTITY?

It is a deep feeling of unity; people develop a sense of belonging to the same land and we establish a strong bond with social-cultural

and geographical resources that formed us as Peruvians.

Elements of the Peruvian Identity

• 1'285, 216 km2 • 26 regions • 28,220,764 inhabitants according to

Census 2007• 200 miles of territorial sea

Homework: Copy CONSTITUTION art.54

Territory:

• Peruvian cuisine blends Amerindian and Spanish food with strong influences from African, Arab, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese cooking.

•Peru's varied climate allows the growth of diverse plants and animals good for cooking. Peru's diversity of ingredients and cooking techniques is receiving worldwide acclaim.• Common dishes include anticuchos, ceviche, and pachamanca.

Cuisine:

• Peruvian music has Andean, Spanish, and African roots.

• Instruments: quena and the tinya were two common instruments. Spaniards introduced new instruments, such as the guitar and the harp, charango

• African contributions to Peruvian music include its rhythms and the cajón.

• Peruvian folk dances include marinera, huayno , zamacueca, and tondero.

Music and Dance:

National Symbols:

• These are the most official representation of the nationality:

*The National Flag

* The Coat of Arms

*The National Anthem.

The Inca Empire

The Viceroyalty

The Republic

XIX:Foreign Inmigration

XX: Internal Migration

XXI: New stages of identity construction

History:

• The official language are Spanish and Quechua.

Language:

Homework: Copy CONSTITUTION art.48

Religion:

•The religion of Peru is an inheritance of the Spanish conquest, for this reason, it is a mainly Catholic country (more than 75% of the population).

Homework: Copy CONSTITUTION art.50

•Many Peruvian traditions have passed from one generation to another and continue to fascinate the minds and hearts of tourists who are lucky to visit one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

•Regarding the traditional holidays, there are several main holidays that Peruvians vigorously celebrate.*the Sun Festival or Inti Raymi•Due to the introduction of Catholicism many holidays are related to religion, such as:*All Saints’ Day*Peter and St Paul’s Day *The Miracle Lord

Traditions: