
Engineering and Architecture of Puma Punku

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Geography, History, Science, Architecture
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Pedro Cieza de León searching for in the Andes Mountains?
A new trade route
A hidden valley
A lost treasure
The Inca capital
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the elevation of the ruins discovered by Pedro Cieza de León?
15,000 ft
12,000 ft
13,000 ft
10,000 ft
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is significant about the ancient settlement of Tanaku?
It had approximately 150 megalithic blocks
It was the birthplace of the Inca civilization
It was a religious site
It was a major trade center
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about the H blocks at Puma Punku?
They are made of gold
They have perfect right angles
They are the largest stones in the world
They are shaped like animals
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the carvings on the H blocks described?
Simple and plain
Rough and uneven
Intricate and precise
Colorful and decorative
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What modern tool do the precision of the grooves at Puma Punku resemble?
A laser cutter
A modern-day milling machine
A 3D printer
A jackhammer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence suggests advanced engineering techniques at the site?
Metal reinforcements
Drill holes and saw cuts
Use of cranes
Presence of ancient blueprints
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