Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas

What is Machu Picchu often referred to as?

• The Hidden Valley

• The City of Gold

• The Lost City of the Incas

• The Inca Fortress

Which civilization is responsible for the construction of Machu Picchu?

• The Mayans

• The Aztecs

• The Egyptians

• The Incas

How did the Incas ensure the stones in Machu Picchu fit together so precisely?

• By cutting them with precision

• By using mortar

• By using wooden pegs

• By using metal clamps

What are the three main areas of Machu Picchu?

• Educational, Political, and Social

• Agricultural, Urban, and Religious

• Residential, Commercial, and Industrial

• Military, Cultural, and Economic

What crops were primarily grown on the terraces of Machu Picchu?

• Corn and Beans

• Potatoes and Maize

• Rice and Wheat

• Barley and Oats

What were call cars used for in Machu Picchu?

• As defensive structures

• As storage houses

• As religious temples

• As residential homes

What is the significance of the Sun Temple in Machu Picchu?

• It was a marketplace

• It was used for astronomical observations

• It served as a royal residence

• It was a place for public gatherings

What does the Temple of the Condor symbolize?

• The unity of the people

• The strength of the Andes

• The flight of the condor

• The power of the Inca Empire

What is the purpose of the Indi Huataña rock?

• To function as a sacrificial altar

• To act as a throne

• To serve as a sundial

• To mark the boundary of the city

What is the sacred rock believed to resemble?

• A jaguar

• A mountain

• A river

• A bird