Machu Picchu and Incan Culture

What is Machu Picchu designated as?

• A World Heritage Site

• A modern capital city

• A major port city

• A volcanic national park

What celestial body is central to many ancient Peruvian traditions and celebrations?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The stars

• The Earth

What is a notable characteristic of Incan stonework, particularly at sites like the House of the Sun God and Saqsaywaman?

• Loose, easily dismantled stones

• Roughly cut, uneven blocks

• Tightly fitted stones without mortar

• Lightweight, hollow structures

When was Machu Picchu rediscovered by Hiram Bingham?

• 1492

• 1850

• 1911

• 2000

What natural phenomena did the Incans align their structures with at Machu Picchu to understand agricultural timing?

• Lunar eclipses and meteor showers

• Seasonal winds and rainfall patterns

• Sunrise and sunset alignments during solstices

• Volcanic eruptions and seismic activity