In paragraph 4, the prefix ir- helps the reader determine that the word irregular means —
Irregular means not regular or not the usual.
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What is paragraph 2 mostly about?
Paragraph 2 is mostly about how the Inca civilization came to power.
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Read paragraph 4. How did the buildings survive in an area that is prone to earthquakes?
The irregularly shaped blocks creating the buildings were locked tightly together, which made them very sturdy structures.
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Explain why this is this a fact or an opinion:
They build complicated stone cities all without the benefit of the wheel, the metal called iron, or a written language.
This is a fact because it can be proven.
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Why was it essential for the Inca workers to build over 100 drains?
This prevent the crops to from drowning in too much water.
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In paragraph 3, what does the word terraced mean?
Terraced means to create flat layers.
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What is paragraph 4 mostly about?
Paragraph 4 is mostly about how the Inca were expert craftsman.
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Read paragraph 5. Why did smallpox wipe out so many people?
Smallpox was a deadly disease.
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Explain why this is this a fact or an opinion:
Part of the reason they grew so large was because they build good roads.
This is an opinion because "good" is one person's judgement or belief.
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If paragraph 5 had a heading, what might it be?
The heading might be "The Destruction of the Inca Empire".
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Granite: rock as iron: __________
Granite is a type of rock, and iron is a type of metal.
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What is paragraph 5 mostly about?
Paragraph 5 is mostly about the reasons that the Inca civilization disappeared.
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Read paragraph 6. Why didn’t the Spanish destroy Machu Picchu?
The Spanish did not destroy Machu Picchu because they probably didn't know it existed.
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Explain why this is this a fact or an opinion:
Growing crops on the side of a mountain is not easy.
This is an opinion because "easy" is one person's belief or judgement.
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What is the most likely reason the author included the photographs with the selection?
The author included the photographs so the readers could better understand the buildings and terracing of Machu Picchu.
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Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of steep is used in paragraph 1?
1. (adj) almost straight up-and-down
2. (n) a sharply sloping place
3. (v) to soak in liquid
Steep means almost straight up-and-down because it describes the climb.
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What is the purpose of this article?
The purpose of the article is to explain how we can learn about how people lived by studying past cultures.
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Read paragraph 3. How did scientists determine that the Inca were farmers
The Inca terraced the mountain slopes to grow their crops.
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Explain why this is this a fact or an opinion:
It was a five-day journey to get to Machu Picchu from the closest city.
This is a fact because someone could prove this by traveling for five days to get to the nearest city.
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Which idea from the selection does the top photograph on page 2 support and explain?
The photograph shows the irregularly shaped blocks that are put together like puzzle pieces to create sturdy structures.