Machu Picchu Vocabulary

The Inca stonemason created amazing buildings with very primitive tools. Primitive means

• useful

• part

• distant

• basic

What does the word 'citadel' mean in the context of Machu Picchu?

• A) A fortress

• B) A market

• C) A temple

• D) A garden

Which word best describes the architectural style of Machu Picchu?

• A) Gothic

• B) Baroque

• C) Incan

• D) Romanesque

In the sentence 'The Incas were adept at agriculture,' what does 'adept' mean?

• A) Unskilled

• B) Skilled

• C) Indifferent

• D) Uninterested

What is the meaning of 'terrace' in the context of Machu Picchu?

• A) A flat area on a hillside

• B) A type of plant

• C) A ceremonial site

• D) A water source

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'ancient' as used in descriptions of Machu Picchu?

• A) Modern

• B) Old

• C) New

• D) Recent

In the context of Machu Picchu, what does 'altitude' refer to?

• A) The height above sea level

• B) The depth below ground

• C) The distance from the equator

• D) The width of the site

What does the term 'archaeological' mean when discussing Machu Picchu?

• A) Related to farming

• B) Related to ancient cultures

• C) Related to modern architecture

• D) Related to astronomy

Which word best describes the climate of Machu Picchu?

• A) Arid

• B) Tropical

• C) Temperate

• D) Polar

In the sentence 'Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site,' what does 'heritage' mean?

• A) A natural disaster

• B) A cultural landmark

• C) A modern building

• D) A type of vegetation