Lectura

True/False (continuación)

4. The Great Pyramids in Egypt were constructed as tombs for pharaohs. TRUE / FALSE
5. The Colosseum in Rome was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. TRUE / FALSE
6. Petra is an ancient city located in Greece, famous for its rock-cut architecture. TRUE / FALSE
7. The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions and is a well-known landmark in China. TRUE / FALSE
8. The Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, is an ancient temple located in Rome, Italy. TRUE / FALSE

IN ECUADOR, WE HAVE A WONDERFUL PLACE CALLED INGAPIRCA. LET'S LEARN ABOUT IT!

Ingapirca is an ancient Incan archaeological site located in the Andean mountains of Ecuador, in Cañar province.

Before the Inca arrived, the Cañari people, who were the indigenous inhabitants of the region, had already established a settlement at Ingapirca. The Inca later incorporated some of the Cañari architecture into their structures.

Ingapirca was originally constructed by the Inca Empire in the 15th century. It was strategically positioned to serve as a way station along the Inca Road system, which connected various parts of the empire.

The site is famous for its impressive stone structures, including the Temple of the Sun, also known as the Coricancha. This temple was dedicated to the worship of the sun god, Inti, and is an example of Inca architecture and masonry techniques.

The Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca is thought to have had some astronomical significance, with...

The Great Pyramids in Egypt were constructed as tombs for pharaohs.

1. TRUE — coincide con la lectura.

The Colosseum in Rome was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

1. TRUE.

Petra is an ancient city located in Greece, famous for its rock-cut architecture.

1. FALSE — Petra está en Jordania, no en Grecia.

The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions and is a well-known landmark in China.

1. TRUE.

The Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, is an ancient temple located in Rome, Italy.

1. FALSE — el Partenón está en Atenas, Grecia, no en Roma.

Glosario

• Ingapirca: Sitio arqueológico inca-cañari en Ecuador.
• Cañari: Pueblo indígena ecuatoriano previo a los incas.
• Inca: Imperio andino del s. XV.
• way station: Posta o estación en el camino.
• Coricancha: Templo del Sol; lugar de adoración a Inti.
• Inti: Dios del sol en la mitología inca.
• masonry techniques: Técnicas de albañilería en piedra.