Machu Picchu - Ancient City

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Why did the Incas celebrate the Festival of the Sun?

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To honor the sun god.

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What is a historian?

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A person who knows a great deal about history.

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What does the word 'remnants' mean?

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Small parts or traces remaining.

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What is the role of an archaeologist?

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A person who digs up the remains of ancient cities to study the objects found there.

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What does the word 'era' mean?

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A period of time or of history.

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What was Machu Picchu?

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An ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains.

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Who built Machu Picchu?

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The Incas, a civilization in South America.

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What is the significance of the sun in Incan culture?

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The sun was considered a god and was central to their religious beliefs.

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What materials were commonly used in Incan architecture?

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Stone, particularly granite.

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What is an Incan terrace?

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A flat area of land created on a slope for farming.