Exploring Ancient Civilizations: Machu Picchu and Beyond

What century was Machu Picchu built?

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 13th century

• 5th century

What technology is used to explore ancient sites?

• Sonar

• LiDAR

• Radar

• GPS

What advanced technology is highlighted as crucial for modern archaeology?

• LiDAR

• Microscopes

• Telescopes

• Computers

What is a characteristic feature of Inca architecture seen in Machu Picchu?

• Gothic Arches

• Brick Walls

• Double Jam Gateway

• Wooden Pillars

What was the primary language of the Inca Empire?

• Aymara

• Nahuatl

• Quechua

• Spanish

What challenge does the explorer face when searching for the origins of Machu Picchu?

• Local opposition

• Dense vegetation

• Wild animals

• Weather conditions

What tool helps to digitally remove vegetation to uncover structures?

• GPS

• LiDAR

• Sonar

• Satellite Imagery

What evidence suggests the presence of pre-Inca people?

• Modern artifacts

• Industrial tools

• Ancient tombs

• Electronic devices

How did the Inca integrate earlier civilizations' structures?

• Demolishing them

• Ignoring them

• Covering them

• Building alongside them

What natural event is theorized to have influenced local legends?

• Volcano eruption

• Flood

• Meteor strike

• Earthquake