Machu Picchu Quiz

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Peru

• Brazil

What is Machu Picchu a testament to?

• Roman Empire

• Greek Civilization

• Inca people

• Egyptian Pharaohs

How long was the Inca civilization stretched along South America's Pacific Coastline?

• 500 miles

• 1000 miles

• 2500 miles

• 4000 miles

When was Machu Picchu built?

• 18th century

• 15th century

• 12th century

• 10th century

What material did the Inca people use to construct Machu Picchu?

• Steel

• Wood

• Brick

• Stone

What is one notable aspect of the construction of Machu Picchu?

• Use of iron tools

• Use of mortar

• Use of wheels

• Use of steel tools

How do the stones of Machu Picchu react during earthquakes?

• They float

• They sink

• They bounce

• They shatter

What is the purpose of Machu Picchu still a mystery to many archeologists?

• Ceremonial site

• All of the above

• Military stronghold

• Nobility retreat

When was Machu Picchu abandoned?

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 14th century

Who led Yale University professor Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu?

• Inca people

• Melchor Arteaga

• Local communities

• Spanish conquistadors