National Geographic: Inca Civilization
Scavenger hunt!
NAME____________________________________________PD__________DATE_______________
1. Go to http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/04/inca-empire/pringle-text and create an
account to access the website.
2. Click on the “Machu Picchu Guide” to the left
3. Click Peru guide
4. Click Facts
a. What countries and bodies of water surround Peru?____________________________
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5. Click “Video” (at the Top) and view the Video on Peru and Machu Picchu.
a. What is the capital city of Peru?_____________________________
b. What was the capital city of the Incas?________________________
i. Describe this city:__________________________________________________
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c. Why was Machu Picchu built?_______________________________________________
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d. What did the Nazca draw and where?________________________________________
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6. Hit the back button when you have completed the video; then click on “Manchu Picchu Guide”
at the top.
7. Click “more” under “Up for an Alternate Route to Machu Picchu?”
a. Read about the different routes you could take to get to Machu Picchu; describe which
route you would take and why:______________________________________________
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8. Click on “Top Ten Machu Picchu Secrets” at the top of the page.
a. 1) It’s not actually the lost city of the Inca: explain why- __________________________
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b. 2) It’s no stranger to earthquakes: describe the infrastructure used to maintain the
buildings: _______________________________________________________________
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c. 4) You can walk up to the ruins: what is the cost to see the ruins today? _____________
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d. 10) It may have been the end of a pilgrimage: explain why this could be a possibility for
the construction of Machu Picchu:____________________________________________
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9. Click on the back button, then click on “Machu Picchu Main” then click on “Machu Picchu Quiz”
and take the quiz! Show Ms. Shaheen the score before you close out!! You need to have 7
correct to complete the scavenger hunt 