Incas

Front

The Inca Empire started out in what is now known as ____.

Back

Peru

Front

____ greatly affected the Inca empire because the climate and terrain presented many challenges.

Back

The geography

Front

____ was difficult along the Andes mountains because it was hard to find space and water was scarce.

Back

Farming

Front

a series of wide steps built along steep mountains for farming

Back

terrace farming

Front

_____ was used for fertilizing the coastlands as well as dead animals.

Back

Bird droppings (guano)

Front

Which of the following was NOT a staple crop for the Incan empire? maize, squash, beans, potatoes, rice

Back

rice

Front

Farmers gave all their crops to _______ who then redistributed them.

Back

the government

Front

Farmers chewed ____ leaves to get energy

Back

coca

Front

The Inca built a network of roads by enforcing a _____. Peasants had to work for free for public projects.

Back

labor tax

Front

The government relied on ____ to communicate important news back and forth on the road system.

Back

messengers