Country
What country are we learning about?
Peru
What is the name of Peru's Wonder of the World?
Machu Picchu
What animal is commonly found in Peru?
Llama
What is the name of the celebration in this country?
Fiesta de la Candelaria
What animal's wool is used to make souvenirs?
Alpaca
Who used Machu Picchu as a retreat?
The Inca emperor
Where is Machu Picchu located?
High in the Andes Mountains
What animals are llamas related to?
Camels and alpacas
During what month is Fiesta de la Candelaria celebrated?
February
About how tall is an alpaca?
About 4.5 feet tall
About how many people lived at Machu Picchu?
About 1,000 people
Between what is Machu Picchu built?
Between two mountains
What job did llamas do?
They carried goods up and down the mountains.
About how long does the celebration last?
Two weeks
Describe one characteristic of an alpaca.
Shy or has fluffy, soft wool
Who lived there besides the emperor?
His family
Who built Machu Picchu?
The Inca people
What do the pompoms and decorations on llamas represent?
Respect, kindness, and ownership
What kinds of competitions happen during the festival?
Dance and music competitions
Besides alpaca products, what are two other popular souvenirs from Peru?
Coffee and chocolate
What were the stones at Machu Picchu built with?
Stones that fit together without cement
Around what years was Machu Picchu built?
Around 1420–1572
Why were llamas important to the Inca people?
They helped transport goods.
Name one thing people see during the celebration.
Colorful parades, dancers, or musicians
Name two things made from alpaca wool.
Hats, blankets, clothing, bags, or scarves