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.
Which statement best describes the differences between architectural developments in Russian and Inca culture?
(1 point)

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 extravagant, Inca architecture was elegantly simple.

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

Answer 1

Russian architecture extravagant, Inca architecture elegantly simple.

Saint Basil’s shows ornate, colorful, decorative forms (onion domes, spires), while Machu Picchu displays simple, precise rectangular stone buildings and functional, restrained design.