Complete the sentence about Arequipa with the correct year: The site of the city was founded on 15 August ______, when it was named "Villa Hermosa de Nuestra Señora de la Asunta de Arequipa".

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1540

The city was founded on 15 August 1540 under the name Villa Hermosa de Nuestra Señora de la Asunta de Arequipa. It was later given city status.

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