Nazca Lines and Their Mysteries

In 1926, Toribio Mejia Zesby discovered the Nazca Lines in Peru, a series of large geoglyphs. Initially thought to be roads, these lines form geometric shapes and animal figures. The lines, dating back to 300 BC-800 AD, predate the Incas. Theories suggest they were created as prayers for rain. David Johnson proposed they were repurposed for water management, mapping underground water sources. His theory was confirmed by the Nazca Lines Project, revealing the lines' role in irrigation and survival in the arid desert.

Who led the expedition that discovered the Nazca Lines in 1926?

• Donald Pru

• Toribio Mejia Zesby

• David Johnson

• Stephen Maybe

What did the aerial exploration reveal about the Nazca Lines?

• They were only visible from the ground

• They were made by the Incas

• They covered a small area

• They included spirals, zigzags, and animal shapes

What is the estimated age range of the Nazca Lines?

• 300 BC to 800 AD

• 12th century to 1530s

• 5000 BC to 1000 BC

• 1500 AD to 1800 AD

What was the 2019 theory about the purpose of the Nazca Lines?

• They were a calendar system

• They were a form of art

• They were used for navigation

• They were prayers for rain

What are puquios in the context of the Nazca Lines?

• Animal figures

• Religious symbols

• Stone staircases leading to underground tunnels

• Ancient roads

What did David Johnson propose about the Nazca Lines?

• They were created by aliens

• They were used for religious ceremonies

• They were a map for water management

• They were a form of ancient art

How did the Nazca people ensure a reliable water supply according to Johnson's theory?

• By building dams

• By using puquios and fault lines

• By relying on rainwater

• By creating reservoirs

What role did the animal shapes play in the Nazca Lines according to Johnson?

• They were a form of communication

• They were used to name water sources

• They were used for navigation

• They were purely decorative

What is the significance of the Nazca Lines in modern times?

• They are no longer used

• They are still part of a water management system

• They are a mystery with no known purpose

• They are a tourist attraction

What did the Nazca Lines project confirm about Johnson's theory?

• The lines were created by the Incas

• The lines charted the path of faults

• The lines were a form of art

• The lines were unrelated to water sources