The Temple of the Sun was built by which civilization?

• A. Incas
• B. Mochica Indians
• C. Mayans
• D. Aztecs

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is recognizing which ancient culture built the Temple of the Sun in Peru. The temple in question is a monumental adobe pyramid known as Huaca del Sol, built by the Moche civilization along Peru’s northern coast. The Moche used these grand structures as major ceremonial centers, revering their sun god and blending religious life with political power. While other civilizations—Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs—also built sun-related temples, this particular temple is historically tied to the Moche, not the others. That connection to a northern Peruvian adobe pyramid is what makes the Moche the best answer.