I WONDER - What Is Machu Picchu Famous For?

Machu Picchu is celebrated for its extraordinary architecture, featuring terrace gardens, temples, and residential areas. The Inca builders demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship by using large stone blocks, expertly cut and fitted without mortar. The city's design highlights the Inca people's advanced engineering and construction techniques.

What is Machu Picchu primarily known for?

• Its location in the Amazon

• Remarkable architecture

• Being a modern city

• Its large population

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Machu Picchu's architecture?

• Residential areas

• Terrace gardens

• Temples

• Skyscrapers

What material did the Inca builders primarily use for construction?

• Concrete

• Wood

• Brick

• Large stone blocks

How did the Inca builders fit the stone blocks together?

• By using metal clamps

• Using mortar

• With expert cutting and fitting

• With wooden pegs

What does the architectural design of Machu Picchu demonstrate about the Inca people?

• Their preference for wooden structures

• Their reliance on modern technology

• Their advanced engineering skills

• Their love for art