Question: What country is Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire?

1. Mexico
2. Peru
3. Colombia
4. Argentina

Correct Answer: Peru

Peru - From the 13th to the 16th centuries CE, Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, which stretched along the western coast of South America. The Andean city developed largely under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, who helped divide the city into clear sections for agricultural, artisan, and industrial purposes. Cusco was conquered by Spanish colonists in the 16th century, though they preserved the basic structure of the urban area while building their own Baroque churches and palaces over some of the ancient ruins. Today, Cusco is one of Peru's most popular tourist attractions and has official legal status as the country's historical capital.