Machu Picchu and Incan History

The video explores the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city in the Andes. It covers the journey to Machu Picchu, its historical significance, and its architectural marvels. The video highlights the discovery by Hiram Bingham and the site's preservation. Key structures like the Temple of the Sun and Intihuatana Stone are discussed, along with the site's mystical allure. The video concludes with a call to subscribe and explore more content.

What is the altitude of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire?

• 8,000 feet

• 9,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 11,000 feet

Which river flows past the base of Machu Picchu?

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Urabamba River

• Nile River

What does the name 'Huayna Picchu' mean?

• Sacred Mountain

• Old Mountain

• Young Mountain

• High Mountain

Who built Machu Picchu as an estate for the high social class?

• Incan Emperor Pachacuti

• Local Farmers

• Spanish Conquistadors

• Hiram Bingham

What was the Temple of the Condor used to represent?

• A sacred bird

• A sacred mountain

• A sacred tree

• A sacred river

Who brought Machu Picchu to the world's attention in 1911?

• National Geographic

• Hiram Bingham

• Peruvian President

• Local Farmer

Where can you see the artifacts discovered by Hiram Bingham today?

• National Geographic Museum

• Peruvian President's Residence

• Yale University

• Museum in Cusco

What is the Intihuatana Stone known for?

• Its alignment with the summer solstice

• Its alignment with the winter solstice

• Casting no shadow on equinoxes

• Being the highest point in Machu Picchu

What was the Guard House used for?

• Performing sacred rituals

• Storing crops

• Guarding the entrance to Machu Picchu

• Housing the High Priest

What title has Machu Picchu earned due to its mystical and fascinating nature?

• Oldest City in the World

• New Seven Wonders of the World

• Most Visited Tourist Site

• Largest Incan City