Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas

The video explores Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas, located in Peru. Built around 1450, it showcases Inca architectural and engineering prowess. The site features terraces, stone steps, and structures like temples and observatories. It served as a religious site and retreat for the Inca emperor. Despite its sophisticated design, it was abandoned after about 100 years, possibly due to diseases brought by Europeans. Rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it became a major tourist attraction and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

What year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 1911

• 1450

• 1983

• 2007

At what altitude is Machu Picchu located?

• 7,970 feet

• 5,000 feet

• 3,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

How many stone steps are there in Machu Picchu?

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 3,000

What was one of the purposes of the terraces in Machu Picchu?

• To prevent erosion

• To store water

• To create roads

• To build houses

What material was primarily used to construct Machu Picchu?

• Stone

• Brick

• Iron

• Wood

What is one theory about why Machu Picchu was abandoned?

• Spanish invasion

• Natural disaster

• Disease

• Lack of resources

Who is credited with bringing Machu Picchu to the attention of the world?

• Simón Bolívar

• Francisco Pizarro

• Pachacuti

• Hiram Bingham

In what year was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site?

• 1983

• 2007

• 1450

• 1911

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Machu Picchu?

• Astronomical observatory

• Pyramid

• Terraces

• Fountains

What does Machu Picchu provide insight into?

• Spanish architecture

• Inca civilization

• Aztec culture

• Mayan rituals