Inca Content Check #1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for why it was difficult for the Inca to control their empire?

• The empire was geographically large

• The empire was disorganized with weak leadership.

• The empire ruled over many groups of people with different cultures.

• The empire's people lived in a variety of environments, with some people living near the coast and other living high up in mountains.

The image on the right shows which of the following?

• A quipu.

• An item used in religious ceremonies.

• A farming tool.

• A military weapon.

Which of the following best describes the importance of an ayllu?

• The ayllu only determined who a person would marry

• The ayllu had a major impact on most parts of a person’s life, affecting who they would marry, their religion, and their work

• The ayllu was important to the daily life and work of the Inca, although it was not important to their religion

• The ayllu did not have a major role in Inca society

Who was the most important god to the Inca?

• The Maize god?

• The River god?

• The Sun god, Inti?

• The Moon-god, Selene?

How did the Inca emperor legitimizing the Inca divine right of rule?

• By conquering Lake Titicaca.

• By claiming they were a descendent of Inti, the sun god.

• By sacrificing 100 enemy soldiers.

• By speaking to the gods through analysis of astrology.

What is the main mountain Range in the Inca Empire?

• the Himalayas.

• the Andres.

• the Rockies.

• the Appalachian.

What was the name of the Inca extended family unit?

• the Ayllu.

• the Mit'a.

• the Caracas.

• the Quipu.

The road system made communication and _____________ easier within the large Inca empire.

• liberation.

• fighting.

• transportation.

• taxing.

What was the official title of the Inca Emperor?

• Ipu

• Sapa Inca

• Caracas

• Belu

How many Incas were on the supreme council?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 5