Machu Picchu

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• in the Andes Mountains

• in the Inca Mountains

• in the Pizarro Mountains

• in the Bingham Mountains

Who wanted to control the Inca Empire?

• the Germans

• the Spanish

• the English

• the French

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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

Who was the leader of the Incas?

• Pizarro

• Pachacuti

• Cabrera

• Bingham

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What sacrifices did the Inkas make to the Gods?

• Throw humans covered in blue paint into a well

• Cut off the heads of several animals

• Offer up an Inka boy on top of a mountain to freeze to death

What was the name for sacred objects?

• Chicha

• Wakas

• Mit'a

Which section of Machu Picchu was where the religious buildings were built?

• Hurin

• Hanan

What was the ceremonial brew made from corn called?

• Chicha

• Panaka

• Cuzco

• Aclla

What caused two-thirds of the Andean population to die?

• Civil war

• Spaniards attack

• Smallpox disease