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Inti Punku - Quiz
Contributed by: Lea
  • 1. What does the word 'Inti' mean in Quechua?
A) Sun
B) Gate
C) Mountain
D) Fortress
  • 2. What does the word 'Punku' mean in Quechua?
A) Door
B) Path
C) Stone
D) High
  • 3. Where is the Inti Punku archaeological site located?
A) Puno Region, Peru
B) Lima Region, Peru
C) Cusco Region, Peru
D) Arequipa Region, Peru
  • 4. Inti Punku served as a fortress for which ancient city?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Cusco
C) Ollantaytambo
D) Pisac
  • 5. Inti Punku was originally the main entrance for travelers coming from which direction?
A) Southwest
B) Southeast
C) Northeast
D) Northwest
  • 6. To which deity is Inti Punku dedicated?
A) Pachamama
B) Viracocha
C) Inti (the Sun god)
D) Illapa
  • 7. What is the elevation of Inti Punku above sea level?
A) 3,000 m
B) 2,430 m
C) 2,745 m
D) 2,100 m
  • 8. What is the elevation gain of the climb to Inti Punku from Machu Picchu?
A) 400 m
B) 290 m
C) 150 m
D) 500 m
  • 9. When does the rising sun pass through the Sun Gate?
A) Autumn equinox
B) Winter solstice
C) Summer solstice
D) Spring equinox
  • 10. How long does a round trip trek to Inti Punku take?
A) One to two hours
B) Three to four hours
C) Five to six hours
D) Eight hours
  • 11. Which mountain is visible from the Sun Gate?
A) Coropuna
B) Huayna Picchu
C) Salkantay
D) Ausangate
  • 12. Which river is visible from the Sun Gate?
A) Amazon River
B) Urubamba River
C) Marañón River
D) Mantaro River
  • 13. During which months does the region experience more rainfall?
A) May to July
B) August to October
C) November to April
D) June to September
  • 14. What is the approximate distance of the route to Inti Punku?
A) One mile
B) Ten miles
C) Five miles
D) Half a mile
  • 15. What city is located at the base of Machu Picchu?
A) Ollantaytambo
B) Aguas Calientes
C) Urubamba
D) Cusco
  • 16. What is Inti Punku considered to be in terms of control?
A) A control gate for entrants
B) A residential housing unit
C) A royal palace
D) A storage facility
  • 17. What feature holds up the windows and gates of Inti Punku?
A) Iron pillars
B) Wooden beams
C) Mud walls
D) Terraces
  • 18. What can tourists see for the first time upon reaching Inti Punku?
A) The city of Cusco
B) The ocean
C) The deep jungle
D) The whole sanctuary
  • 19. Who likely protected the gate in ancient times?
A) Local farmers
B) Priests
C) Incan military
D) Merchants
  • 20. What advice is given to tourists regarding the weather?
A) Only visit in winter
B) Wear heavy winter coats
C) Be prepared with rain gear and sun protection
D) Do not visit during the day
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