Machu Picchu Beginner Test

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• in the Andes Mountains

• in the Inca Mountains

• in the Pizarro Mountains

• in the Bingham Mountains

Why is it difficult for scientists to learn about the Inca?

• They did not win very many battles.

• They were not very skilled at building.

• They left nothing behind for scientists to study.

• They had no written language.

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Which two temples are important to Machu Picchu?

• The Temple of the Moon and the Temple of the

  Three Trees.

• The Temple of the Stars and the Temple of the

  Three Doors.

• The Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the

  Three Windows.

• The Temple of the Planets and the Temple of the

  Three Walls.

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Who wanted to control the Inca Empire?

• the Germans

• the Spanish

• the English

• the French

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Machu Picchu is an ancient city because it .

• is from a very long time ago

• was the most advanced city of its time

• was built on top of the tallest mountain

• is the most popular city to visit today

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Why did the Inca build Machu Picchu so high in the mountains?

• To be able to see their enemies below and defend the city.

• Because they thought it would be cool to live so high up.

• They wanted to be able to see the birds in the sky.

• They wanted to please the gods.

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What was the name of the explorer who discovered Machu Picchu?

• Marte

• Pachacuti

• Pizarro

• Bingham

Where was the explorer that discovered Machu Picchu from?

• Peru

• America

• Spain

• Guatemala

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When was Machu Picchu discovered?

• 1911

• 1119

• 1919

• 1912

Who was the leader of the Incas?

• Pizarro

• Pachacuti

• Cabrera

• Bingham

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