Exploring Machu Picchu: An Inca Marvel

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• North of Santiago, Chile

• Southeast of Lima, Peru

• Northwest of Cusco, Peru

• South of Quito, Ecuador

What civilization built Machu Picchu?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Inca

• The Aztec

Around what century was Machu Picchu built?

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 15th century

What is NOT a proposed purpose of Machu Picchu?

• A military stronghold

• A retreat for nobility

• A ceremonial site

• A royal palace

How did the Incas construct Machu Picchu?

• Using steel tools

• Employing large labor forces

• With the help of wheels

• Using stone without mortar

What natural events does Machu Picchu often experience due to its location?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

What unique construction feature helps preserve Machu Picchu?

• Metal clamps

• Stones cut to fit together without mortar

• Use of gold in construction

• Wooden supports

What empire was Machu Picchu a part of?

• The Inca Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The Roman Empire

How far did the Inca civilization stretch along South America's Pacific coastline?

• 4,000 miles

• 2,500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 3,500 miles

Who is credited with making Machu Picchu known to the outside world in the early 20th century?

• Melchor Arteaga

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hiram Bingham

• Simon Bolivar