Unit 7 Lesson 29.1 The Rise of th Inca

What was the extent of the Inca Empire?

• 1,000 miles
• 2,500 miles
• 5,000 miles
• 500 miles

Which two cultures had a strong influence on the Incas?

• Egyptians and Greeks
• Moches and Chimus
• Aztecs and Mayans
• Inuit and Iroquois

What was the significance of the capital city of Cuzco?

• It was the center of the Inca Empire
• It was founded by the Chimus
• It was the largest city in the empire
• It was located in the Amazon River Basin

What is one legend surrounding the origins of the Inca Empire?

• The people were descended from the god of the sea
• The people were descended from the sun god
• The people were descended from the moon goddess
• The people were descended from the god of war

What event led to the Inca Empire's expansion?

• An attack by the neighboring Chancas
• A peaceful agreement with neighboring tribes
• A successful trade agreement with the Chimus
• A natural disaster that destroyed nearby cities

What was the importance of the Incan road system?

• It allowed the emperor to control the economy
• It allowed the emperor to control the weather
• It allowed the emperor to communicate with officials in distant places
• It allowed the emperor to control the food supply

What was the Incan message relay system?

• A system of messenger stations and runners
• A system of carrier pigeons
• A system of telegraphs
• A system of smoke signals

What was the name of the Incan emperor who led the conquests against nearby tribes?

• Yupanqui
• Manco Capac
• Pachacuti
• Topa Inca

What was the name of the Incan emperor who succeeded Pachacuti?

• Manco Capac
• Yupanqui
• Pachacuti
• Topa Inca

What was the name of the inland road in the Incan road system?

• The Coastal Road
• The Royal Road
• The Jungle Road
• The Mountain Road