Machu picchu
Peru
Curiosities
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Where is Machu Picchu located?

High in the Andes mountains in Peru

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Where is Peru located?

In South America

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Choose the right option:

-Machu Picchu is a santuary

-Machu Picchu is a city

-Machu Picchu is a santuary

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What was the purpose of Machu Picchu?

That is still a mystery, some people say that Manchu Picchu was meant for ceremonial site, and other say it was a retirement for the nobility.

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Who ordered the construction of Machu Picchu?

Inca emperor Pachacutec

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Name three tipical dishes of Peru

Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Chicken Chilli...

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Four-quarters of the world's alpaca population live in Peru.

FALSE, THREE-QUARTERS

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From which country to which country was the Inca civilization located?

Ecuador down to Chile 

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How much does it cost to enter in Machu Picchu?

34 euros per person (for adults)

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What is the currency of Peru?

Peruvian sun

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The Andean Condor found in Peru is the largest flying bird on earth.

TRUE

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In what century was Machu Picchu abandoned?

In the early XVI’s

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When was Machu Picchu considered a wonder of the world?

July 7, 2007

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Who is the monarch of Peru?

Princess Isabel of Cusco

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What does the name Machu Picchu mean?

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain” or “Old Peak”.

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How many kilometers did the Inca civilization occupy?

About 2.500 kilometers 

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In what century was Machu Picchu built?

It was built in the middle of the 15th century

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What is the population of Peru?

33 million 726 thousand inhabitants

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How many languages are spoken in Peru?

About 43 native languages

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Who showed Machu Picchu to the Spanish conquerors?

Melchor Arteaga