Discovering Machu Picchu: A Quiz on the Lost City of the Incas

What year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 1923

• 1900

• 1911

• 1898

Which mountain range is Machu Picchu located in?

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

What is NOT a feature found in Machu Picchu?

• Temples

• Fountains

• Terraces

• Shopping malls

What was one of the main purposes of Machu Picchu?

• School

• Religious Site

• Military Fort

• Marketplace

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Approximately how many people lived in Machu Picchu at its peak?

• 100-300

• 500-1000

• 1500-2000

• 200-500

What prevented the stones of Machu Picchu from earthquake damage?

• Lack of mortar

• Mortar

• Metal clamps

• Wooden supports

What likely caused the abandonment of Machu Picchu?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Disease

• War

Who rediscovered Machu Picchu?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hiram Bingham

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

In what year was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site?

• 1983

• 2000

• 1975

• 1990

What makes Machu Picchu a significant archaeological site today?

• Its gold mines

• Its preservation of Inca culture

• Its role in trade

• Its modern architecture

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2