Inca Review

What was the role of the “Sapa Inca”?

• to conquer other tribes

• to conduct local trials

• to serve the noble class

• to rule as emperor

What is the most likely purpose for the leveled areas in the hillsides of this Inca city?

• defense of the city

• religious sacrifices

• terrace farming

• athletic contests

The Inca were believed to be the first to plant and harvest...

• beans

• wheat

• potatoes

• corn

Which description best completes the Inca Social Structure?

• commoners had hard lives as farmers

• warriors were in upper class

• chiefs led each family group

• serfs were lowest class

The Inca called themselves the ________________.

• Children of the God

• Children of the Sun

• People of the Hills

• People of the Land

The Inca used ________________ to farm their land.

• horse and plow

• wheeled carts

• simple machines

• hand tools

Why did the Inca mummify their dead?

• to prevent bodies from being stolen by enemies

• to preserve bodies for the afterlife

• to keep from using scarce level ground for graves

• to prevent disease from spreading

Which characteristic of the Inca civilization best describes the aspect of advanced government?

• aquaducts to move water

• strict laws and punishment

• polytheistic

• well-planned cities

Q. 

What were accomplishments of the Inca civilization?

The Inca civilization developed a clock?

• True

• False

Where did the Inca settle in 1200 CE?

• Brazil

• China

• South America

• Spain