Exploring the Culture of the Peruvian Andes

The video explores the Andes and Quechua culture, highlighting the role of textiles in Inca history. It delves into the Temple of the Sun and Inca architecture, showcasing their craftsmanship. The video also covers Inca agricultural innovations, including the use of microclimates and the Mara salt ponds. The journey to Machu Picchu is described, emphasizing its significance as a sacred city. Finally, the video features a spiritual cleansing ceremony with a Quechua shaman, offering insight into their cultural practices.

What is the primary focus of the Quechua women's cooperative?

• Teaching modern weaving techniques

• Preserving ancient traditions

• Selling handmade crafts

• Organizing community events

How did the Inca communicate their history?

• With stone carvings

• Using textiles

• By oral storytelling

• Through written manuscripts

What significant event in 1950 revealed the Inca walls?

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A flood

What did the Spanish do to the Temple of the Sun?

• They converted it into a museum

• They built their church on top of it

• They used it as a military base

• They destroyed it completely

What was the primary purpose of the Moray Circles?

• To function as a military base

• To test different seeds and plants

• To serve as a religious site

• To act as a marketplace

What was the purpose of the different levels in the Moray Circles?

• To create a defense system

• To test different microclimates

• To build residential areas

• To store food supplies

What unique feature did the Mara Salt Ponds have?

• They channeled salt water into pools

• They were natural hot springs

• They were used for fish farming

• They were used for gold mining

What is required to reach the peak of Machu Picchu?

• A helicopter ride

• A train and a bus or hiking

• A car and a bike

• A boat ride

What makes Machu Picchu a significant site?

• It was the capital of the Inca Empire

• It is the oldest city in South America

• It is one of the seven modern wonders of the world

• It is the largest city in Peru

What is the role of the Quechua shaman in their culture?

• To perform spiritual cleansing rituals

• To teach children in schools

• To lead the community in political matters

• To manage agricultural activities