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What type of landmark is Machu Picchu situated on?
Mountain
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What empire created Machu Picchu?
Inca
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How were the Inca able to grow their own food on a mountainside?
Terrace Farming
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Who conquered the Incas, causing Machu Picchu to be deserted for many years?
Spaniards
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How did the Inca avoid serious diseases?
Separate homes
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What is the technique of stone construction that was used?
Polygonal
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What is one thing that is hurting the sustainability of Machu Picchu?
Tourism
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How many buildings make up Machu Picchu?
200
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How were the Inca finally defeated?
Spanish conquest
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What mountain range is Machu Picchu located in?
Peruvian Andes Mountains
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