Quiz on Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas

In which mountain range is Machu Picchu located?

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

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What year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 1899

• 1923

• 1905

• 1911

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What was Machu Picchu primarily built as?

• A school

• A religious site

• A marketplace

• A fortress

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How high is Machu Picchu above sea level?

• 6,500 feet

• 7,970 feet

• 9,100 feet

• 8,000 feet

Which empire constructed Machu Picchu?

• Inca Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Aztec Empire

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What natural feature did the Incas use to prevent their city from earthquake damage?

• Wooden beams

• Mortar

• Lack of mortar

• Metal clamps

What year was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site?

• 1983

• 1980

• 1990

• 2001

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Who rediscovered Machu Picchu?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hiram Bingham

• Marco Polo

• Ernest Shackleton

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