Question 1

What element of the wall made it aesthetically pleasing according to Bingham?

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Its flowing lines and symmetry

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Its height

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Its rough texture

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Its bright colors

Question 2

What historical figure's writings did Bingham mention in relation to Machu Picchu?

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Agustín Lizárraga

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Hiram Bingham

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Charles Wiener

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Pizarro

Question 3

What did Bingham say about present-day writings about the Incas?

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They mix fact and fantasy

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They are mostly imaginary

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They are simple travel guides

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They are purely factual

Question 4

What was the quality of the masonry described by Bingham?

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It was a master artist's work

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It was poorly constructed

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It used only simple tools

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It resembled modern buildings

Question 5

How long was Machu Picchu from Cuzco according to Bingham?

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Less than three days’ journey

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More than a week

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About one day

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A few hours

Question 6

What did the author find surprising about the ruins of Machu Picchu?

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That it remained undescribed for so long

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That it was built recently

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That it was very small

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That it was covered in vegetation

Question 7

What notable feature characterized the wall described in Chapter 17?

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It had no mortar between the stones

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It was made entirely of glass

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It was painted with bright colors

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It was covered in gold leaf

Question 8

What did Bingham hope his photographs would inspire others to do?

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Explore the mysterious places of the Incas

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Visit only famous tourist spots

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Abandon further exploration

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Create fictional stories about the Incas

Question 9

What type of climate did Hiram Bingham experience during his travels in Peru?

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A variety of climates

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Only hot climates

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Only tropical climates

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Only cold climates

Question 10

Which mountain range did Bingham have to cross on his journey?

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The Andes Mountains

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The Alps

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The Rockies

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The Himalayas

Question 11

What did Hiram Bingham describe in 'Inca Land'?

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His journeys into Peru

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The geography of Cuzco

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The history of the Incas

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The culture of Peru

Question 12

What type of climate did Bingham encounter during his travels in Peru?

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Every kind of climate

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A tropical rainforest climate

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A cold tundra climate

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A hot desert climate

Question 13

What natural feature did Bingham have to cross during his journey?

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The Andes Mountains

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Andes Desert

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The Amazon River

Question 14

What visual aspect does Bingham describe about the walls he encountered?

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Carefully matched stones of pure white granite

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Rough irregular stones

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Wooden structures

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Colorful painted murals

Question 15

What artistic skill did the mason lack according to Bingham?

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Instruments of precision

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Basic construction skills

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An artistic eye

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Knowledge of symmetry

Question 16

What did Bingham compare the beauty of the Inca walls to?

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The marble temples of the Old World

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Ancient Greek ruins

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Modern skyscrapers

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European castles

Question 17

Which structure did Bingham mention as being finely built like the ruins he found?

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The Temple of the Sun in Cuzco

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The Great Wall of China

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The Parthenon

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Machu Picchu

Question 18

How long was Machu Picchu from Cuzco?

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Less than three days’ journey

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Five days’ journey

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Two weeks' journey

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One day’s journey

Question 19

Who was the first person to leave a record at Machu Picchu according to the text?

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Agustín Lizárraga

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The Spanish Conquistadors

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Charles Wiener

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Hiram Bingham

Question 20

What significant challenge did Charles Wiener face in finding Machu Picchu?

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No road through a nearby canyon

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Lack of transportation

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Limited funds

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Bad weather conditions

Question 21

What was the height of the large stones used in the structures described by the author?

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Higher than a man

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Ten feet

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Twenty feet

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Three feet

Question 22

What does the author wish for his photographs?

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To inspire future travelers

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To replace historical documentation

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To compete with other artists

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To serve as the only record of the Incas

Question 23

What was the earliest local record of someone discovering Machu Picchu?

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In 1902 by Agustín Lizárraga

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In 1880 by a local farmer

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In 1875 by Charles Wiener

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In 1930 by Hiram Bingham

Question 24

What geographic challenges did Charles Wiener face while searching for Machu Picchu?

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There was no road through a nearby canyon

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He was attacked by wildlife

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He got lost in the jungle

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He couldn't find a guide

Question 25

What kind of climates did the author experience during his travels in Peru?

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Every kind of climate

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Only tropical climates

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Only cold climates

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Only highland climates

Question 26

Why does the author believe the story of the Incas remains mysterious?

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Present-day writings mix fact and fantasy

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No one visits the ruins

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The landscape is too harsh

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The Incas left no records

Question 27

What visual effect did the design of the walls create?

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A wonderful effect

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A chaotic appearance

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A dull impression

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A gloomy atmosphere

Question 28

What does the author describe as the 'Cradle of the Incas'?

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A relatively unknown region of Peru

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A specific Inca artifact

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A type of ancient Inca structure

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A famous Inca city

Question 29

What material were the finely crafted walls of the Royal Tomb made from?

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Pure white granite

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Limestone

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Mud bricks

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Marble

Question 30

How does the author describe the craftsmanship of the wall?

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Mysteriously beautiful

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Harsh and cold

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Rough and unfinished

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Average and plain

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