Traveling the world #3
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Traveling the World. Lesson #3
Reading p161CULTURAL HERITAGE
The ruins of Delphi are an important archaelogical site in Greece. In ancient times, Delphi was considered the place where Heaven and Earth met.
Reading p161CULTURAL HERITAGE
In the center of Delphi was the temple of the Greek God Apollo.
Kings and common people came from all over to get advice and have their future told by the Oracle of Apollo, a spiritual woman who lived there.
Reading p161CULTURAL HERITAGE
Delphi was also famous for its Pythian sports games. They were held every four years, just like the Olympics of today.
Comprehension Question
What role did Delphi play in ancient Greece?
Delphi was important because it was considered a place where heaven and Earth met.
Here are some images of Delphi Greece
Reading p161Natural Heritage
1. Iguazu National Park(Argentina) Iguazu National Park is located
on the northern borders of Argentina.
Reading p161Natural Heritage
The park includes one of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America:
Iguazu Falls.
Reading p161Natural Heritage
Taller than Niagara Falls, and twice as wide, Iguazu Falls consists of 270 waterfalls spread out over 2.7 kilometers along the Iguazu River.
Reading p161Natural Heritage
The surrounding jungle has more than 2,000 species of plants and is home to diverse wildlife.
Reading p161Natural Heritage
Across the river lies Brazil, so visitors can also enjoy Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side.
Here are some images of the Iguazu Falls
Vocabulary p162Archaeological: A study of
past human life and culture.
“The ruins in Delphi are an important archaeological site in Greece.”
Vocabulary p162Ruin: A remain.
“The ruins in Delphi are an important archaeological site in Greece.”
Vocabulary p162Spiritual: Related to the
“supernatural” or the “soul.”
“The Oracle of Apollo, a spiritual woman.”
Vocabulary p162Border: A line which separates c
ountries.“Iguazu National Park is located
on the northern border of Argentina.”
Vocabulary p162Spectacular: Impressive,
sensational.“The park includes one
of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America.”
Vocabulary p162Species: A kind, variety,
or type of living thing.“The surrounding jungle
has more than 2,000 species of plants.”
Vocabulary p162Diverse: Different from another. “Iguazu Park is home to diverse
wildlife.
Vocabulary p162Consist of: To be made up, or for
med.“Iguazu Falls consists of 270 wat
erfalls.”