Machu Picchu

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Question 1

In which South American country is the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu located?

Question 2

Which Inca emperor commissioned the construction of Machu Picchu around 1450 as an imperial royal estate?

Question 3

Which river wraps around the base of the mountain ridge supporting Machu Picchu?

Question 4

What dry-stone masonry technique did the Inca master, fitting polished granite stones together without mortar?

Question 5

What is the carved granite monolith at Machu Picchu believed to have functioned as an astronomical solar clock called?

Question 6

Which American explorer brought international scientific attention to Machu Picchu in 1911?

Question 7

What iconic steep mountain peak towers directly behind the ruins of Machu Picchu in classic postcard photos?

Question 8

What primary engineering function did the hundreds of stone agricultural terraces serve besides growing crops?

Question 9

Which semi-circular religious building at Machu Picchu features curved ashlar masonry constructed directly over a natural cave?

Question 10

Why did the Spanish conquistadors never demolish or build Catholic churches over Machu Picchu in the 16th century?

In which South American country is the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu located?