Incas

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Which country would you visit if you wanted to see Inca ruins?

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Peru

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What aspect of the Inca culture is still around today? Options: Most South American architecture is still in Incan styles, Cars still drive over old Inca roads and bridges, Most South Americans still practice Inca religion, Millions of people still speak the Quecha language

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Millions of people still speak the Quecha language

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What would the Incas do if they wanted a smaller tribe to join their empire?

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Offer them riches and power if they joined peacefully

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Which of these is an opinion about the Inca empire? It was the largest empire in the Western Hemisphere, Like the Roman Empire, it was ruled by an emperor, Its culture was more amazing than Rome's, It ended violently at the hands of Spanish conquistadors

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Its culture was more amazing than Rome's

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Why were roads and bridges so important to the Inca empire?

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They made it easier for messengers, soldiers, and tradesmen to move across large areas.

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What was unique about Inca architecture?

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The stones were cut so they fit together perfectly.

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How did the Incas protect against famine and poor harvests?

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By storing large amounts of surplus food

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How was the Inca tax system different from ours?

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The Incas paid taxes in labor (work); we pay taxes with money

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What is the significance of this animal?

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The Incas used them to transport goods through their empire

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How did the Inca army compare to Francisco Pizarro's army?

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Pizarro's army had deadlier weapons than the Inca army.