Question

The stone city of Machu Picchu sits at the top of a range of steep, green mountains. Square and rectangular buildings are laid out in rows, surrounded by walls. A colorful view of Saint Basil's Cathedral with a tall central spire surrounded by onion-shaped domes, each featuring intricate patterns.
Question
Which statement best describes the differences between architectural developments in Russian and Inca culture?
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Russian architecture used few expensive materials; Inca architecture used plenty of gold
Russian architecture used few expensive materials; Inca architecture used plenty of gold

Russian architecture was built to withstand earthquakes; Inca architecture was weak
Russian architecture was built to withstand earthquakes; Inca architecture was weak

Russian architecture extravagant, Inca architecture was elegantly simple.
Russian architecture extravagant, Inca architecture was elegantly simple.

Russian architecture emphasized the rectangle; Inca architecture emphasized the sphere.
Russian architecture emphasized the rectangle; Inca architecture emphasized the sphere.
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Answer 1

Russian architecture extravagant, Inca architecture was elegantly simple.

Saint Basil’s shows ornate, colorful domes and decorative complexity, while Machu Picchu’s Inca stonework is functional, rectilinear, and austere — a simple, elegant use of stone.