Where is Machu Picchu located?
High in the Andes mountains in Peru
Where is Peru located?
In South America
Choose the right option:
-Machu Picchu is a santuary
-Machu Picchu is a city
-Machu Picchu is a santuary
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.
Who ordered the construction of Machu Picchu?
Inca emperor Pachacutec
Name three tipical dishes of Peru
Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Chicken Chilli...
Four-quarters of the world's alpaca population live in Peru.
FALSE, THREE-QUARTERS
From which country to which country was the Inca civilization located?
Ecuador down to Chile
How much does it cost to enter in Machu Picchu?
34 euros per person (for adults)
What is the currency of Peru?
Peruvian sun
The Andean Condor found in Peru is the largest flying bird on earth.
TRUE
In what century was Machu Picchu abandoned?
In the early XVI’s
When was Machu Picchu considered a wonder of the world?
July 7, 2007
Who is the monarch of Peru?
Princess Isabel of Cusco
What does the name Machu Picchu mean?
Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain” or “Old Peak”.
How many kilometers did the Inca civilization occupy?
About 2.500 kilometers
In what century was Machu Picchu built?
It was built in the middle of the 15th century
What is the population of Peru?
33 million 726 thousand inhabitants
How many languages are spoken in Peru?
About 43 native languages
Who showed Machu Picchu to the Spanish conquerors?
Melchor Arteaga