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Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

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Warm-up Questions

In the title, who are the “two brothers,” and where are they traveling?
What do you already know about Peru or Machu Picchu?
What kinds of activities do you think the brothers will do on this trip?

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Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

Arriving at Machu Picchu + Where to stay (00:00 – 01:50)

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1. Where are the travelers going on this trip?

To Bolivia to hike the Salt Flats
To Ecuador to visit the Galápagos
To Lima to visit museums
To Peru to see Machu Picchu

2. Why do they say it is rare to see Machu Picchu empty?

It is usually covered with thousands of people by morning
It is empty only during the rainy season
It is only open a few days a month
It is usually closed at night

3. What do they suggest to make sure you have a place to stay in town?

Book a room weeks ahead or arrive on the earliest train
Stay at Machu Picchu itself overnight
Bring a tent and camp outside the town
Only travel with a large tour group

Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

Getting to the ruins + History and construction (01:50 – 04:00)

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1. What is one reason they wanted to arrive early at the ruins?

To see animals that only appear at sunrise
To buy tickets at a lower price
To avoid the hordes of visitors and see more
To meet the mayor of the town

2. According to the video, how can you get to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes?

Only by helicopter
By driving your own car to the top
By boat across a lake
By bus or by a steep winding trail

3. What detail shows how precisely the stone blocks fit together?

Even a knife blade can't be forced between the stones
They were tied together with rope
They were painted to hide gaps
They were held together with glue

Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

Huayna Picchu climb + Leaving Peru (04:00 – 04:55)

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1. Why do they decide to climb Huayna Picchu?

To find a hidden cave entrance
To avoid paying the Machu Picchu entrance fee
To get a different view of the ancient city
To visit the beach nearby

2. What is Huayna Picchu described as being dotted with?

Farms and villages
Temples and terraces
Hotels and restaurants
Waterfalls and lakes

3. How do they return to Cusco at the end?

By bus
On foot
By plane
By train

Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

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1. Which idea is emphasized about visiting Machu Picchu?

It is impossible to visit without a private guide
It is mainly a modern city for shopping
It is closed to tourists most of the year
It is best to arrive early to avoid big crowds

2. What is one main point about Inca construction mentioned in the video?

They built mostly with wood and nails
They cut and smoothed stone so well that blocks fit without mortar
They used modern steel machines
They imported stone blocks from Europe

3. What does the video suggest about Machu Picchu’s purpose?

It was definitely built as a modern university
It was designed as a harbor for ships
No one is completely sure; there are different theories
It is clearly proven to be a gold mine

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Interchange 2 (11. Two brothers in Peru)

Would you rather take the bus or hike a steep winding trail to a famous site? Why?
What problems can large tour groups cause for small towns, and what solutions are suggested in the video?
Why do you think Machu Picchu’s construction is described as a “mystery” in some ways?
If you visited Machu Picchu, what would you want to see most: the ruins, the sunrise, or the view from Huayna Picchu? Explain.