Exploring the Marvels of Machu Picchu

The video explores Machu Picchu's location in Peru, highlighting its construction without modern tools. It discusses the Incan technique of ashler masonry, which allowed buildings to withstand earthquakes. The historical context of Machu Picchu as an estate for Emperor Pasha Kuti is covered, along with its abandonment during the Spanish conquest. The video also explains the agricultural engineering of terraces and concludes with trivia about the new 7 Wonders of the World.

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• Mexico

• Egypt

• Peru

• Brazil

What construction technique did the Incans use to fit stones together without mortar?

• Mortarless

• Stonecutting

• Bricklaying

• Ashler

Why did the Incans avoid using mortar in their buildings?

• Due to earthquake risks

• To save time

• To reduce costs

• For aesthetic reasons

What was the primary purpose of Machu Picchu?

• A public marketplace

• A military fortress

• A religious temple

• An estate for the emperor

Which of the following is not one of the New 7 Wonders of the World?

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall of China

• Machu Picchu

• The Eiffel Tower