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  • VIDEO TIME: Watch out a video   from Luisito Comunica talking about Machu Picchu, after that you can share in class three main facts from the video.

What Were the Unique Characteristics of Inca Culture?

The presence of enormous decorated temples at sites like Machu Picchu suggests that the Inca had a rich culture. Explore the images below to learn more about Inca approaches to religion, math, medicine, and art

Building Mountain Cities What Construction Methods Did the Inca Use?

*A vertical economy was only one way the Inca adapted to their environment. Their building materials and techniques were another. 

*Farmhouses were built from stone or hardened adobe mud.

*Inca builders carved stone bricks and carefully fitted them together. 

  • Question 1: What is the name of the most famous Incan citadel that stands high in the Andean Mountains? A) Chichen Itza
  • B) Teotihuacan
  • C) Machu Picchu
  • D) Tikal Question 2: What was the primary function of the Qorikancha in Cusco?
  • A) It was a fortress.
  • B) It was the main temple for the sun god, Inti.
  • C) It was a royal palace.
  • D) It was a storage facility.
  • Which of the following materials did the Incas use for constructing their buildings?
  • A) Marble
  • B) Limestone
  • C) Sandstone
  • D) All of the above