Cuzco, Per Paginas 40-43

Cuzco, PerPaginas 40-43

HistoryAround 1100 A.D. Inca Manco Capac founded the city of CuzcoCuzco was the political, military, religious, and cultural center of the Incan Empire for many years until its conquest in 1534 by the Spanish explorer, Francisco Pizarro.

GeographyMachu Pichu, believed to be the last capital of the Incan Empire, is located some 75 miles northeast of Cuzco.The Andes extend from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego, off the Southern coasts of Chile and Argentina. Cuzco was built over two miles above sea level in the southeast part of the Peruvian Andes.

LanguageThe Amerindian language of Quechua is spoken by the indigenous people of Cuzco.Since 1975, Quechua has been Perus second official language, the first being Spanish.Quechua is spoken by 70 % of the population.

Riki = yesMana= noAay= thank you

La VidaPopulated for the last 3,000 years, Cuzco is considered the oldest settlement on the American continent. Cuzco has evolved into a modern city, which has seen an influx of immigrants from all over the world, the contributions of whom can be seen in many aspects of life in Cuzco. In fact, the popular dish chifa is a favorite in Peru, but is actually Chinese-style fried rice. Many Asians as well as Europeans, Africans, and North American call Cuzco home.

Preguntas Answer the following questions

Cul es la poblacin del Cuzco?Qu significa (meaning) Cuzco en quechua?La economia ($) del Cuzco viene de: _________, _________ y _______________________.Qu lugar sagrado de los incas se incorporo en la constuccin de la Iglesia de Santo Domingo?Nombra tres cosas que se venden en los mercados son: _______, ___________y _____________.En qu forma (shape) fue construida la ciudad de Cuzco?Cules son los dos ingredientes importantes en la comida de Per?

TareaPrint a map of Peru and locate Cuzco. Name the five countries that border Peru and identify bodies of water that you see on the map.

15 points