Quiz on Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas

What year was Machu Picchu rediscovered?

• 1911

• 1900

• 1923

• 1899

Machu Picchu is located in which mountain range?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What was Machu Picchu primarily built as?

• A school

• A religious site

• A marketplace

• A fortress

How high is Machu Picchu above sea level?

• 7,970 feet

• 9,000 feet

• 6,500 feet

• 8,000 feet

Which empire was at its height when Machu Picchu was constructed?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Roman Empire

• Inca Empire

What natural feature did the Incas use to prevent erosion at Machu Picchu?

• Stone walls

• Wooden walls

• Terraces

• Sand barriers

What year was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site?

• 1983

• 1978

• 2000

• 1990

How many people likely lived in Machu Picchu at its peak?

• Between 500 and 1000

• 3000

• Over 2000

• 100 to 500

What unique architectural feature is noted about the construction of Machu Picchu?

• Glass windows

• Steel reinforcements

• Stones placed without mortar

• Use of gold in construction