Peru is a country located in South America that was once under Spanish colonial rule. It has a rich history dating back thousands of years, including its pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Inca Empire.
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Francisco Pizarro: The Spanish conquistador who conquered Peru in 1533 and established Spanish colonial rule.
Viceroyalty of Peru: A political division created by Spain that encompassed territories including present-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and parts of Chile and Argentina.
Inca Empire: An indigenous civilization that flourished in pre-Columbian times in the Andean region and was eventually conquered by the Spanish.