Machu Picchu Quiz

What is the geographic location of Machu Picchu?

• Northwest of Cuso, Peru

• Southeast of Cuso, Peru

• Northeast of Cuso, Peru

• Southwest of Cuso, Peru

What is the distance of the Inca civilization along South America's Pacific Coastline?

• 1000 miles

• 2000 miles

• 2500 miles

• 1500 miles

What material did the Inca people not use to bind stones together in Machu Picchu?

• Concrete

• Mortar

• Clay

• Cement

What is one of the theories about the purpose of Machu Picchu?

• Residential area

• Military stronghold

• Agricultural site

• Trading post

Who led Yale University professor Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu?

• Atahualpa

• Francisco Pizarro

• Tupac Amaru

• Melchor Arteaga

When was Machu Picchu designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO?

• 1963

• 1993

• 1983

• 1973

What is the significance of the site's geographic layout?

• Aligns with political events

• Aligns with astronomical events

• Aligns with religious events

• Aligns with cultural events

What is the purpose of Machu Picchu still a mystery to many archeologists?

• Local communities kept it a secret

• Spanish conquistadors destroyed all records

• Yale University professor Hiram Bingham never disclosed the purpose

• No records exist to explain