Andean Civilizations Part 1

Which geographical feature is associated with the Andean Civilizations?

• River

• Forest

• Mountain

• Desert

What is the climate like in the Andes mountains?

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

• Dry and arid

• Mild and rainy

Which civilization was known for its carved stone monuments and pottery shaped like animals and people?

• Chimu

• Nazca

• Moche

• Chavin

What led to the end of the Moche civilization?

• Famine

• Earthquake

• Drought

• War

Which civilization farmed in dry areas using irrigation and cisterns?

• Chimu

• Moche

• Nazca

• Chavin

Which civilization built the large capital city of Chan Chan?

• Nazca

• Moche

• Chimu

• Chavin

Who was the leader that began to expand the Inca territory in the mid 1400's?

• Pachacuti

• Moche

• Cuzco

• Chan Chan

What was the official language used for all Inca government business?

• Portuguese

• Aymara

• Spanish

• Quechua

How did the Inca government control the economy?

• Through taxes

• Through barter

• Through labor (mita)

• Through trade

What did the Inca farmers do for the government and themselves?

• Tended their own land and government land

• Worked in mines

• Collected taxes

• Made weapons