Peru Research Paper

The Incas were an amazing culture which existed from about 1300 CE to 1600 CE. In a well-developed paragraph, discuss the Inca’s society, religion, and their most incredible/architectural feat.

Capital punishment (death penalty) consists in killing (by humane, painless means) a convict; this penalty can be sentenced if the criminal perpetuate a serious crime, such as: murder, treason, terrorism, and espionage. Shamefully in Peru, crimes that should have been punished with capital sentence have incremented in 24% between 2011 and 2013; and it is estimated that in 2014 alone, more than 2000 of this types of crimes were perpetrated. The amount of serious crimes is constantly increasing, and show no signs of stopping anytime soon So, should capital punishment be applied for serious crimes in Peru? The logical answer is yes, and in the following lines, it will be explained why the application of this punishment is imperative.

The Republic of Peru boasts rich and diverse racial and cultural groups that consist of Quechuas and Aymaras Amerindians, Mestizos, White Europeans. As well as a small contingency of Asian and Afro-Peruvians whose racial and cultural group consists of Mullato and Zambo. (Major Ethnic Groups Of Peru, 2017) With so many different racial and cultural groups present Peru is an interesting blend of pre-Columbian religion and practices that are slowly being lost to urbanization, as well as traces of African and European cultural traditions.

The main industries that are in Peru are pulp, paper, coca leaves, fishmeal, steel, chemicals, oil, minerals, cement, auto assembly, and shipbuilding. Some of the foods you might eat in Peru consist mainly of soups and stews, corn pancakes, rice, eggs and vegetables. Seafood is excellent there, even in the highlands. Local specialties include ceviche, seafood prepared in lemon juice; lechon, a whole baby pig; and cuy, a whole roasted guinea pig. I might just stick to the seafood as I don’t think I could handle the whole baby pig or the roasted guinea pig!

Peru is rich with minerals, natural resources, and precious metals such as silver, gold, copper, timber, iron ore, coal, potash, phosphate, petroleum, and natural gas. Natural resources have created Peru's infrastructure jump in growth in recent years. Peru has been building roads that go through different types of terrain to include mountains, rainforest and urban areas. Peruvians have updated their railway systems that transport civilians to and from their jobs all throughout the country. Although Peru is wealthy; unfortunately the majority of this income from these natural resources does not make it to the miners and farmers that work long days in order to acquire the resources for global sale. Many of Peru's citizens still live in poverty

The capital of my country (Colombia) is Bogota.the names and locations of 3 other important cities are Cali, Armenia, and ibague. Cali is located in the northeast, Armenia is located in the southern Caucasus, and Ibague which is located in the center of the country near the mountain range of colombian andes near Nevado del Tolima. Bogota once called bacata by the Muiscas, had been the center of the muiscas population before the spanish took over. Bogota was put as the capital of Gran colombia, coming territories of modern panamá, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.The third largest city in colombia is cali.

Colombia, which is the 28th largest country in the world, is the second largest country in South America, and has more than 46 million people living there. It is also the third largest Spanish-speaking country in the world (US). “Colombia is situated in South America, bordered by Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Ocean” (Colombia Weather). Between the Caribbean and the Pacific, the country has the most bio diverse land, which includes the Rainforest and the Andes mountains (US). Three ranges of the Andes Mountains run through Colombia, and it ends in the lower places of the Caribbean. There are marshes and rugged mountains along the southern Pacific coast. The east of the southwestern lowlands

Music is the way that I and millions of people around the world express our emotions. Many people do not feel comfortable talking about their problems, but music is a way for them to release whatever they are feeling inside. Throughout this paper, I will be discussing the history, culture, and music of the country of Colombia. The diversity and uniqueness of Colombia as a country is reflected through the music and culture. Music in Colombia is imbedded into its heritage and it’s important to the nation’s identity.

The country I have is Ecuador. Ecuador is located in South America. People in Ecuador speak Spanish. Ecuador was founded in August 10, 1809. Ecuador is called Ecuador because it is The Republic of the Equator. There is a place in Ecuador where you can stand on the Northern and Southern side of the equator. Ecuador is the fourth smallest country in South America. There are a total of ten different languages that are spoken in Ecuador. The main religion in Ecuador is Roman Catholic. I will be talking about the colors of the flag, what the mountain on the flag means, and what the river means.

The Native American tribe I chose is the Incas. The Incan Empire lasted from 1438 to 1533. It was the largest empire of its time in pre-Columbian America. Their empire stretched for about 2,500 miles along the west coast of South America. Cusco was where the administrative, political, and military center was located. Cusco was located in modern-day Peru. It was located high in the Andes.

They also have way different names for their foods. One food Cuy Chactado is deep fried guinea pig. Another food Picarones are their type of donuts but they really are sweet potatoes and a large green squash. One last food I’ll talk about is called Anticuchos it is a heart from a cow that is seasoned with garlic, cumin, panca chili and vinegar adobo, and then put on a portable heater.

Old Peruvians were remarkable craftsmanship craftsmans with exceptionally created specialized abilities. Pre-Hispanic Peruvian craftsmanship has been gone back to old circumstances through the disclosure of weaving, gourds, wood, stone, gold, silver, earthenware and even mud, which were utilized for everyday living. This tribal legacy is still observed today in the beach front, mountain and wilderness towns, in an assortment of brilliant woven things. Silver filigree, cut gourds, Ayacuchan sacred places, Huamanga stone and wood carvings, Chulucanas stoneware and Monsefú ponchos, among others, are profoundly esteemed the world

Dresses, skits, tunics, blank and ponchos with geometric patterns and vibrant colors are still Native Peruvian traditional clothing styles.

Imagine, a beautiful developing country that has an immense amount to offer. A world completely different than the American lifestyle of not worrying about getting a parasite. A community-oriented country that opens its arms to visitors in need. A country that has communities, that allow complete strangers to walk into their house and use their bathroom. A country filled with natural beautiful plants and animals. A culture that is rich in traditions and a sense of community. These are some of the wonderful attributes that the beautiful country of Peru has to offer. With all these wonderful characteristics of this land comes, some unfortunate features. Peru is an impoverish land that is full of needs. Citizens struggle just to get dinner on their table each day.

Peruvian food is a cuisine of opposites: hot and cold on the same plate, acidic tastes melding with the starchy, and often robust and delicate at the same time. This balance occurs because Peruvian food is deeply entrenched in spices and bold flavors. They range from the crisp and clean to the heavy and deep. Each flavor counters or tames another in Peruvian cuisine. While most people visualize Peru as a land of just cloud topped mountains and ruins of ancient civilizations, but it's true treasure is its rich culinary heritage. Flavors and cooking techniques from Africa, Europe, and East Asia come together in a delightful melange that is utterly unique the world over. Here are ten Peruvian foods you absolutely must try: