Machu Picchu: The Ancient Incan Marvel

Who discovered Machu Picchu in 1911?

• Jean Savoy

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hiram Bingham

• John Rowe

What was the primary crop grown at Machu Picchu?

• Barley

• Maize

• Wheat

• Rice

Which empire did Machu Picchu belong to?

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Incan Empire

What was the main purpose of the terraces at Machu Picchu?

• To prevent the city from sliding off the mountain

• Decorative purposes

• For sports activities

• To serve as marketplaces

What was the estimated population of Machu Picchu?

• Less than 200 residents

• 500 to 1000 residents

• Over 1000 residents

• 300 to 750 residents

What was the primary construction material used in Machu Picchu?

• Marble

• White granite

• Limestone

• Sandstone

Which Spanish conquistador is associated with the destruction of the Incan civilization?

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Hernan Cortes

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the primary function of the Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu?

• Military base

• Marketplace

• Residential area

• Solar observatory

How did the Incas move large stones during the construction of Machu Picchu?

• By magic

• Using modern machinery

• With the help of animals

• Using wooden sleds and levers

What was the primary reason for the abandonment of Machu Picchu?

• Economic collapse

• Spanish conquest

• Alien invasion

• Natural disaster