The Incas and Other
3. WHO CREATED the ancient fortresses of Machu Picchu, Counting system of quipu and irrigation systems?
Inca People
2. Where is Machu Picchu located and why is it special?
It is located in Peru and it's a major tourist attraction.
8. What is deforestation?
The action of clearing a wide area of trees without replanting them.
10. Coffee, sugarcane, fruits, corn and cotton. These are all examples of what type of economic activity?
agricultural activities
19. Which countries are located in South America?
Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, Bolivia
1. How did the Incas modify their environment to expand their empire?
They built infrastructure to travel across the empire.
They mined copper and tin to produce bronze.
6. What is the name of the mountains that run from Peru down through Chile?
Andes Mountains
4. Which country does most of the deforestation take place in? Why?
Brazil because the Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazil.
14. Highways/roads and rivers/waterways are useful for reducing travel time and increasing trade. These are known as...
transportation corridors
21. Name one major transportation corridor in South America.
The Amazon River
16. WHAT WERE THE INCA (civilization) KNOWN FOR?
Infrastructure (bridge and highways, tunnel, irrigation construction)
7. What country is #1?
Argentina
9. What are the effects of deforestation?
Loss of animal habitats
13. What makes it difficult to live further inland near the center of South America?
No access to water and near the mountains and forest.
15. How does the Pan-American highway affect the region of South America?
It links cities, saves travel time, and money.
5. How are religions and holidays connected?
Religious celebrations can have an influence on the culture.
7. The Amazon River and Amazon Rainforest are mainly located at which number?
# 2
18. What type of government does Venezuela have?
unlimited
12. What is one of the major resources in South America? HINT:Most countries have a coastline.
fishing
20. Give an example of:
Economic factor:
Political factor:
Cultural factor:
Economic factor: Spain conquered Incas for wealth
Political factor: The Incas developed their own roads and highways.
Cultural factor: Portugal colonized Brazil and brought its language, food, and customs to Brazilians.
11. Which countries in South America are landlocked?
Bolivia and Paraguay
17. In the 1900’s Argentina had their human rights abused and altered. Those changes or restrictions included...
Limit to free speech & lack of free press.