Inca Engineering Quiz

What was the purpose of the Royal Road in the Inca Empire?

• Encouraged trade

• Allowed army to travel quickly

• Helped government officials travel

• All of the above

What was the length of the Royal Road in the Inca Empire?

• Over 2000 miles

• Over 1000 miles

• Over 500 miles

• Over 100 miles

How were the roads in the Inca Empire constructed?

• Using earth-moving machinery

• Using horses and oxen

• Using wheels

• By hand

What material did the Inca use to keep stones together in their road construction?

• Mortar

• Cement

• Rope

• Wood

What type of bridge was built over the Apurimac River in Peru?

• Suspension bridge

• Stone bridge

• Wooden bridge

• Metal bridge

How did the Inca solve the challenge of farming on mountainsides?

(Choose ALL that are true)

• Cutting terraces into the mountains

• Using irrigation systems

• Building roads

• Using slash and burn techniques

Answer explanation

How did the Inca keep records without a written language?

• Using quipu

• Using messengers

• Using written notes

• Using telegraph

How did the Inca messengers carry messages?

• By horseback

• By foot

• By boat

• By train

What was the purpose of Machu Picchu in the Inca Empire?

• Mountain fortress

• Religious center

• Farming area

• Trade hub

How did the Inca transport goods across their empire?

• By using llamas as pack animals

• By building canals and waterways

• By using carts pulled by oxen

• By using ships along the coast