What was the Purpose of the Nazcas Lines?

An author's point of view is what he or she thinks about a topic. What does the first author think about the Nazca Lines?

• The author thinks that they are related to objects in the sky

• The author thinks that they were used as ceremonial paths

• The author thinks that they were meant for extraterrestrial beings

• The author thinks that they were supposed to bring animals to the area

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What facts from the text support this point of view?

• Some of the Nazca lines are enormous

• Some of the Nazca lines were made with the new technology

• Some of the Nazca sand patterns look like certain constellations

• Some of the Nazca patterns are similar

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What is the second author's position, or point of view, about the Nazca Lines?

• They are related to objects in the sky

• They are related to cultural ceremonies

• They were made to promote their love of animals

• They were used for religious ceremonies

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What facts from the text support the point of view of theory #2?

• There are skeletons of animals around the Nazca Lines

• There are still people living by the Nazca Lines that have talked to historians and archaeologists

• The Nazca people took part in water-related rituals nd remains of the rituals have been found nearby

• There is a lot of water near the Nazca Lines

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How do you know that the Nazca people were deeply religious? (HINT: Look at the first paragraph of theory #2)

• Historians have studied ancient artwork and pottery that show the Nazca people's spiritual beliefs

• The Nazca had churches near the Nazca Lines

• Many people still follow the Nazca religion

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What do you think?

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT WERE THE NAZCA LINES FOR? (Use details from the text in your written response)

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