Great Discoveries and Amazing Adventures

How can the photo and caption help you determine what the word "remote ridge" means on page 101? Choose all that apply.

• The photo shows Machu Picchu is in the middle of nowhere.

• The photo shows Machu Picchu is surrounded by mountains.

• The caption informs the reader there is no sign of civilization around Machu Picchu.

• The caption informs the reader Machu Picchi is the most populated town in Peru.

What clue did the author use in the caption of the photo of Machu Picchu to help you understand why Machu Picchu was remote?

• "stands...in the Andes mountains, around 8,200ft. above sea level."

• "the Spanish never found it during the 300 years...of the Spanish Empire."

• "....overlooked by towering peaks.."

• "....was abandoned by the Incas."

What is meant by the phrase "I know of no place in the world [which] can compare with it."

• Machu Picchu is one of the oldest towns in the world.

• Machu Picchu is one of the highest places to visit in the world.

• Machu Picchu is the most amazing place in the world.

• Machu Picchu is irreplaceable.

What led professor Hiram Bingham to find the ancient Inca capitol city?

• "A visit to Lima, Peru in 1911."

• "An old book that told of the downfall of the Incas."

• "He studied South American history for many years."

• "The map he found in the old book describing the ancient mountain cities."

What clue is provided to show Hiram Bingham’s discovery of Machu Picchu brought him worldwide fame?

• This text is about Hiram Bingham and how located Machu Picchu.

• Hiram Bingham was a well-known Yale history professor.

• He was the inspiration for the movie hero Indiana Jones.

• Hiram Bingham became a famous actor.

What clues does the author use to help you understand the word "conquistadores"?

• "flourished"

• "invaded"

• "ransacked"

• "abandoned"

Choose all the synonyms for the word "ransacked".

• Rancid

• Plunder

• Pillage

• Loot