Unit 4 Chapter 1—The Inca Empire

Front

Which mountain range ran through the middle of the Inca Empire?

Back

Andes

Front

How were the Inca able to farm on mountainsides?

Back

They cut terraces into the land.

Front

Along which body of water was the Inca Empire located? Options: Amazon River, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

Which geographical features of the Inca Empire are shown on the map? Options: coastlines and mountains, plateaus and deserts, rivers and swamps, valleys and deserts

Back

coastlines and mountains

Front

Which of these animals is pictured and played a central role in the life and culture of the Inca? Options: a) camel, b) llama, c) horse, d) eagle

Back

llama

Front

How was this animal used by the Inca?

Back

It was used to transport goods and for clothing and food.

Front

A flat piece of land carved out of the side of a mountain or hill _____________________.

Back

terrace

Front

A large area of high, flat ground _________________

Back

plateau

Front

The ruler of an empire

Back

emperor

Front

A chair attached to two beams and carried on the shoulders of several people

Back

litter