RAZ Machu Picchu Level M

Where is Machu Picchu?

• In the Andes Mountains

• In the Rocky Mountains

• In Andy's Mom's house

• In the Himalayan Mountains

Who lived in Machu Picchu a long time ago?

• The Incas

• The Native Americans

• The Mayans

• The Polynesians

Who found Machu Picchu ?

• Hiram Bingham

• Indiana Jones

• Pachacuti

• Christopher Columbus

When did Hiram Bingham find Machu Picchu?

• 1911

• 1941

• 1981

• 1901

Why is it hard to learn about the ancient Incas?

• They had no written language.

• They did not go to school.

• They could only speak Spanish.

• They don't speak Chinese.

Why was Machu Picchu built?

• It was built for the Incan king, Pachacuti.

• It was built for Pizarro.

• It was built for the Mayan king.

• It was built for Pikachu.

How many people did the Inca Empire have?

• 12 million

• 23 million

• 20 million

• 2 million

Which countries did the Inca Empire cover?

• Ecuador and Peru

• Greece and Cuba

• South America and North America

• Many other countries

Why was Machu Picchu built on such a high mountain?

• So the Incas could see people moving in the valley, but stay safe.

• Because experts said it was a good place.

• So they could stay healthy by climbing stairs.

• So could make lots of buildings and roads.

How does Machu Picchu get its water?

• The rain feeds a spring which pours into fountains.

• Incas carried water on the roads and path.

• It takes many months to get the water.

• They get water from the potato fields.