Machu Picchu and Inca Civilization Exploration Quiz

Machu Picchu was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

Machu Picchu is located in Peru.

Machu Picchu is situated at an approximate elevation of 2,430 meters (7,970 feet).

Machu Picchu is predominantly known for its Inca architectural style.

All of the listed options are popular trekking routes to Machu Picchu.

Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire before the Spanish conquest.

Túpac Amaru II was the last Inca ruler.

Garcilaso de la Vega wrote extensively about the Inca Empire.

Emperor Pachacuti initiated the expansion of the Inca Empire.

The mountain that overlooks Machu Picchu is called Huayna Picchu.

'Machu Picchu' means 'Old Mountain' in Quechua.

The construction of Machu Picchu was overseen by Emperor Pachacuti.

Machu Picchu overlooks the Urubamba River valley.

Quechua was the official language of the Inca civilization.

The Pleiades constellation was significant for the Incas in their astronomical observations.

An 'Intihuatana' in Inca culture served as an Agricultural calendar.

The famous agricultural terraces at Machu Picchu are called Moray.

Chicha is the traditional Inca alcoholic beverage made from fermented maize.

Francisco Pizarro captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa.

The primary crop grown by the Inca civilization was potatoes.

Machu Picchu is primarily recognized as a Religious Sanctuary.

Francisco Pizarro led the conquest of the Inca Empire.

Cusco is the modern-day city nearest to Machu Picchu.

The territory of the Inca Empire was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru.

Smallpox caused widespread devastation among the Inca population.