Machu Picchu Jeopardy Template

Sustainability	Cultural Background	Architecture	Materials & Resources
100 What type of landmark is Machu Picchu situated on? Mountain	100 What empire created Machu Picchu? Inca	100 Which element did the Incas strongly take into consideration with their construction? The Sun	100 How did the Incas get the stones to stick together? Dry stone technique
200 How were the Inca able to grow their own food on a mountainside? Terrace Farming	200 Who conquered the Incas, causing Machu Picchu to be deserted for many years? Spaniards	200 What difficult conditions did the setting present? Strong rain and wind	200 What was the purpose of separating rocks? To have them fit together like a puzzle.
300 How did the Inca avoid serious diseases? Separate homes	300 What is the technique of stone construction that was used? Polygonal	300 Who in the city received the most precise stonework? The emperor and religoius elites	300 Why were stone channels made throughout Machu Picchu? Drainage of water and direct it to the fountains.
400 What is one thing that is hurting the sustainability of Machu Picchu? Tourism	400 How many buildings make up Machu Picchu? 200	400 What major city is closest to Machu Picchu? Cusco	400 This stone was used to construct Machu Picchu. Granite.
500 How were the Inca finally defeated? Spanish conquest	500 What mountain range is Machu Picchu located in? Peruvian Andes Mountains	500 What method was used to secure houses roofs? Roof Peg Method	500 Describe the myth behind smoothing of the stones. Incas used a specific kind of plant to smooth the stone.

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