Inca Empire Vocabulary

Front

What is a chair attached to two beams and carried on the shoulders of several people called?

Back

Litter

Front

Who is the ruler of an empire?

Back

Emperor

Front

What is a group of countries or territories under the control of one government or one ruler called?

Back

Empire

Front

What does the phrase 'geographical diversity' refer to?

Back

The presence of many different kinds of landforms

Front

What is a large area of high, flat ground called?

Back

Plateau

Front

Which South American mammal is valued for its long, woolly coat?

Back

Alpaca

Front

Which South American mammal is valued for its endurance, woolly coat, and meat?

Back

Llama

Front

Who is a person who has authority from a ruling power to carry out a specific duty?

Back

Official

Front

What is a count of the number of people living in a certain area called?

Back

Census

Front

What does the term 'infrastructure' refer to?

Back

The public works system