Exploring the Inti Raymi Celebration in Peru

Which regions did the Inca Empire encompass?

• Peru and northern Argentina

• Only Peru

• Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia

• Peru, Ecuador, southern Colombia, Bolivia, half the Amazonian jungle, and northern Argentina and Chile

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Inca Empire?

• Economic collapse

• Arrival of the Spaniards

• Internal conflicts

• Natural disasters

What is Inti Raymi?

• A festival to celebrate the moon

• A festival to honor the rain

• A festival to worship the sun

• A festival to celebrate the stars

On which date did the Incas celebrate Inti Raymi?

• September 21st

• June 21st

• March 21st

• December 21st

What did the Incas do the night before Inti Raymi?

• Held a grand feast

• Put out every torchlight in the empire

• Lit all the torches in the empire

• Performed a rain dance

Why did the Incas fear the sun might disappear forever?

• Because of a solar eclipse

• Because the sun was at its highest point in the sky

• Because of a natural disaster

• Because of a prophecy

How did the Incas celebrate the creation of the new fire?

• By dancing around a bonfire

• With a grand feast

• By lighting candles

• With the accompaniment of hundreds of musical instruments

What activities are included in the modern celebration of Inti Raymi?

• Only theater performances

• Soccer tournament, theater, and traditional dances

• Only traditional dances

• Only a soccer tournament

Where is the traditional Inti Raymi celebration held in Peru?

• Machu Picchu

• Arequipa

• Lima

• Cuzco

What does the name 'Cuzco' mean?

• The heart of the empire

• The navel of the world

• The sun's city

• The land of the Incas