Inca politics

Multiple Choice

Why was the Sapa Inca considered to have religious authority in the Inca Empire?

• He was elected by the people.

• He was believed to be the son of Inti, the sun god.

• He was the richest person in the empire.

• He was chosen by the priesthood.

Fill in the Blank

All citizens had to perform ___, a labor tax where people worked for the state.

Multiple Choice

How did the Inca government maintain control and order among its citizens?

• By allowing complete freedom of movement and speech

• By practicing mitma, enforcing a labor tax, and requiring everyone to speak Quechua

• By giving land to every citizen

• By having no punishments for breaking laws