Exploring Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas

In what year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 2007

• 1450

• 1983

• 1911

What empire was at its height when Machu Picchu was constructed?

• Inca Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Roman Empire

How many terraces are estimated to be at Machu Picchu?

• More than 600

• Less than 300

• Exactly 500

• About 100

What was a primary purpose of Machu Picchu?

• A religious site

• A trading hub

• A royal retreat

• A military fortress

What protected Machu Picchu's structures from earthquake damage?

• Lack of mortar

• Rubber foundations

• Metal clamps

• Wooden beams

Why did the Inca likely abandon Machu Picchu?

• Earthquake destruction

• Economic collapse

• Spanish conquest

• Disease outbreak

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Who rediscovered Machu Picchu?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Hiram Bingham

• Francisco Pizarro

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How many people visit Machu Picchu annually?

• Exactly 50,000

• Hundreds of thousands

• Less than 10,000

• Over a million

When was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site?

• 1983

• 1911

• 2007

• 1450

What makes Machu Picchu a significant archaeological site?

• Its gold treasures

• Its size

• Preservation of Inca civilization

• Location in a desert

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