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CBSE Std. VI Term II English Machu Picchu – An Engineering Wonder
Date ___________ Machu Picchu – An Engineering Wonder
I. Choose the correct word from the box to complete the sentences given below:
1. Parents need to take initiative with their child's after-school programs.
2. The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.
3. The gardens are notable for their collection of roses and lilies.
4. The new bridge is an engineering marvel.
5. It was hard to read his expression in the waning light.
6. The reconstruction of the living room was expensive.
II. Choose the correct option:
1. The seven wonders of the world are chosen from a selection of _______________.
a. some rare books
b. 200 existing monuments
c. the most notable places
d. 2000 famous buildings
2. In the native language Quechua, Machu Picchu means _______________.
a. ‘Old peak’
b. ‘Old valley’
c. ‘Old roads’
d. None of the above
3. According to archaeologists, Machu Picchu was built _______________.
a. to conserve the Incan culture
b. as a retreat for the Incan emperor, Pachacuti
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
4. The city Vilcabamba became famous as _______________.
a. Machu Picchu
b. a marvel of engineering
c. a world Heritage site
d. the Lost City of the Incas
notable initiative waning marvel
reconstruction breathtaking
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CBSE Std. VI Term II English Machu Picchu – An Engineering Wonder
5. The Peruvian government has set limits on the number of tourists visiting Machu
Picchu because ______________________________.
a. of fears of environmental degradation
b. Peru is prone to earthquakes
c. restoration of the site continues all the time
d. none of the above
III. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow.
1. “It is due to the incredible civil engineering techniques that many of the best
known buildings at Machu Picchu have remained standing till date.”
a. With what is Machu Picchu constructed?
Machu Picchu is constructed using excavated granite stone.
b. What special building technique did the Incas
have expertise in?
The Incas were skilled in using a building technique
called ‘ashlar’ in which blocks of stone are cut so
precisely as to fit together tightly without mortar.
c. Inspite of being located in an earthquake prone region, many buildings at
Machu Picchu remain standing. How is it possible?
When an earthquake occurs, the stones in the buildings are said to bounce
through the tremors and then fall back into place. Thus inspite of being located in
an earthquake prone region, many buildings at Machu Picchu remain standing.
2. “The New Seven Wonders of the world is those that have captured the interest of
travellers and interest of historians alike.”
a. What was the purpose of starting the New seven wonders of the world?
The New seven wonders of the world was started to revive the concept of the
Seven wonders of the Ancient world and to choose another set from a selection of
200 existing monuments.
b. What is unique about each of the seven wonders?
Each of the new seven wonders of the world is a masterpiece in itself. They are
the realization of some great dreams, display of some great skills and great
labour.
c. Name any two wonders of the world.
The Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Petra, Christ – the redeemer, The Roman
Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu
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CBSE Std. VI Term II English Machu Picchu – An Engineering Wonder
IV. Answer the following questions:
1. How did little Sia know about Machu Picchu?
Little Sia knew about Machu Picchu through the poster on the main school bulletin
board about the new wonders of the world.
2. What is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca site located on a ridge between the Huayna
Picchu and the Machu Picchu mountains in Peru.
3. How can one reach Machu Picchu?
There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu; by train or trekking. The climb is
strenuous but offers extraordinary views.
V. Answer briefly:
1. When and how was Machu Picchu discovered?
When the explorer, Hiram Bingham III came upon Machu Picchu in 1911, he was
looking for a different city, Vilcabamba. Bingham was of the opinion that both the
cities were the same. This theory was proved wrong in 1956 when the real
Vilacabamba is now believed to have been built in the jungle about 80 km west
of Machu Picchu.
VI. Pretend that you are emperor Pachacuti. You have all the resources and
manpower of the Inca empire at your disposal. What kind of empire would you
build? Would you build your new house on a mountain or you would choose a
different location?
Draw your estate and describe it here.
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