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Foundation 23.4.20 History.notebook

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This is our last history lesson learning about the Incas.

We will be learning about Machu Picchu!


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Thursday 23rd April 2020

LO: To use more than one source to gain a more accurate understanding of history.


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Where is Machu Picchu?


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Machu Picchu sits on top of the Andes mountain range in Peru.


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Machu Picchu is 8000 feet above sea level.


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Why was it built?

Machu Picchu was built as an estate for Pachacuti, the King of the Incas at the time.


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Why was it built?

Some people believe it was a sacred religious site whilst others thought it was built as a holiday location.


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Why was it built?

Only native locals knew about Machu Picchu until 1911 when a historian rediscovered it and told the world about it.


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Interesting Facts

It was built by the Incas in 1450.

Since it was rediscovered, a lot of Machu Picchu has been reconstructed to show what it would have once looked like.

Trekking up to Machu Picchu can take around two to five days along the Inca Trail.


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Now it's time to look around Machu Picchu!

https://www.360cities.net/image/machupicchu


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Do NOT click on any adverts here they are nothing to do with Machu Picchu.


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You can click on the arrows to move around.


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You can click on the arrows to move around.


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Or click on the picture to drag it around with your mouse.


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Write a postcard back to your family about your trip to Machu Picchu. Remember to include information about what you've learnt today.

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This is our last history lesson learning about the Incas ...albanwood.herts.sch.uk/data/documents/year 3/Apr20/Thur/Foundati… · It was built by the Incas in 1450. Since it was