Peruvian Gold Exhibition Insights

Fred Hebert, a National Geographic archaeology fellow, introduces the Peruvian gold exhibition, focusing on the northern coast of Peru and its relationship with gold. The exhibition highlights the Mochi and Sean cultures, known for their extravagant gold work. National Geographic's long-standing connection with Peru is celebrated, showcasing nearly 100 borrowed artifacts from Peruvian museums. A notable Mochi artifact, a mask depicting a human with dragons, exemplifies ancient Peruvian worldview. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see these artifacts in the U.S., bringing National Geographic's stories to life in 3D.

Who is Fred Hebert in relation to the Peruvian Gold exhibition?

• A local Peruvian artist

• The National Geographic archaeology fellow

• A historian from the United States

• A goldsmith from Peru

What is the main focus of the Peruvian Gold exhibition?

• The history of Peruvian textiles

• The southern coast of Peru

• The relationship between Peru and silver

• The northern coast of Peru and its connection with gold

Which cultures are highlighted in the exhibition for their gold work?

• Nazca and Wari

• Inca and Aztec

• Maya and Olmec

• Moche and Chimu

What significant discovery did Hiram Bingham make in 1912?

• The Amazon rainforest

• The magical city of Machu Picchu

• The Nazca Lines

• The city of Cusco

What is unique about the Moche mask described in the exhibition?

• It is a modern replica

• It depicts a human with dragons having feline heads

• It is made of silver

• It was found in the Amazon

What does the Moche mask symbolize?

• The modern Peruvian culture

• The ancient worldview of humans and animals

• The agricultural practices of the Moche

• The trade routes of ancient Peru

Why is the exhibition significant for visitors in the United States?

• It is the first exhibition of its kind in the world

• It showcases artifacts that may not return to the U.S.

• It focuses on modern Peruvian art

• It is a traveling exhibition across the U.S.

How many objects were borrowed from the National museums of Peru for the exhibition?

• 100

• 150

• 75

• 50

What can visitors expect to see at the exhibition?

• Real artifacts and stories from National Geographic

• Replicas of ancient artifacts

• Interactive digital displays

• Virtual reality experiences

What is the main theme of the Peruvian Gold exhibition?

• The modern art scene in Peru

• The influence of Spanish colonization

• The ancient treasures and cultures of Peru

• The history of Peruvian textiles