Machu Picchu: History and Significance

Where is Machu Picchu located?

• Southern Peru

• Northern Peru

• Eastern Brazil

• Western Argentina

Why is Machu Picchu sometimes called "The Lost City"?

• It was hidden by a dense jungle.

• The Incas intentionally concealed it.

• The Spanish conquistadors never discovered it.

• It was forgotten after a natural disaster.

What does "Machu Picchu" mean in the native language of the Incas?

• Sacred City

• Old Mountain

• Lost Temple

• High Peak

What was one of the primary purposes of Machu Picchu, according to experts?

• A military fortress

• A trading hub for the Inca Empire

• A place for the Inca ruler and his family to worship their gods

• A center for astronomical observation

How were the large stones of Machu Picchu moved during its construction?

• Using advanced machinery

• With the help of domesticated animals

• By hundreds of Incas using grass ropes and levers

• They were rolled down from nearby quarries

Into how many main sections is Machu Picchu divided?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Who rediscovered Machu Picchu in July 1911?

• Hiram Bingham

• Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui

• Túpac Inca Yupanqui

• A local Peruvian farmer

What did the Incas believe about llamas?

• They were good for transportation.

• They were sacred animals.

• They provided excellent wool.

• They were a source of food.