Incas

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Which civilization is known for its advanced agricultural techniques, including terraced farming? A) Olmec B) Mayan C) Inca D) Aztec

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Inca

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The Inca Empire was primarily located in which geographical area? A) Central Mexico B) The Andes mountains and western South America C) The Amazon rainforest D) The Yucatan Peninsula

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The Andes mountains and western South America

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What was the primary purpose of the Inca road system? A) To connect religious sites B) To facilitate trade and communication across the empire C) To serve as a tourist attraction D) To mark territorial boundaries

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To facilitate trade and communication across the empire

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Inca society valued community work known as "ayni." What does this term emphasize?

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Collective labor and cooperation

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Which of the following statements best describes the Inca communication system? A) It relied solely on written language. B) It used quipu, a system of colored strings and knots. C) It was based on visual signals from mountaintops. D) It involved smoke signals and drums.

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It used quipu, a system of colored strings and knots.

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The Incas worshipped the sun god Inti. What role did religion play in Inca society? A) It was unimportant and rarely practiced. B) It was central to their culture and influenced daily life. C) It was only relevant during harvest seasons. D) It was a means to control the population.

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It was central to their culture and influenced daily life.

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What was a significant architectural achievement of the Incas that has survived to this day? A) The Great Wall of China B) The Pyramids of Giza C) Machu Picchu D) The Colosseum

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Machu Picchu

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How did the geography of the Inca Empire influence its development? A) The flat terrain allowed for easy construction of roads. B) The rugged mountains led to the creation of advanced agricultural techniques. C) The deserts made agriculture impossible. D) The jungles limited population growth.

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The rugged mountains led to the creation of advanced agricultural techniques.

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Which of the following best describes the population of the Inca Empire at its peak? A) Approximately 500,000 people B) Around 1 million people C) Nearly 2 million people D) Over 5 million people

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Nearly 2 million people

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What legacy did the Incas leave behind that is still relevant today? A) Their language is widely spoken in South America. B) Their agricultural practices and engineering techniques are still studied. C) Their religious beliefs are practiced by millions. D) Their political system is the basis for modern governments.

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Their agricultural practices and engineering techniques are still studied.