Inca Review

Why did the Inca people bow before the Sapa Inca?

• The people bowed before the Sapa Inca because he was their emperor.

• The people bowed before the Sapa Inca because they were afraid of him.

• The people bowed before the Sapa Inca because they would be punished if they didn't.

Why could no one look at the Sapa Inca?

• He was too handsome.

• He could blind the average person.

• He was believed to be the son of Inti, the sun god.

• Whoever looked upon Sapa Inca was imprisoned.

Where was the Inca Empire located?

• On the eastern coast of Africa.

• On the western coast of South America.

• On the southern coast of North America.

• In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Where did the first Inca live?

• They lived in the area of Cuzco, in modern-day Peru.

• They lived on the top of Mt. Everest.

• They lived on Prince Edward Island in modern day Canada.

• They lived in South Africa.

What kind of geography did the Inca Empire have?

• a long coastline

• huge mountain ranges

• a high plateau

• thick forests

• arid plains

What was the most common way of earning a living for an Inca family?

• Soldier in the military

• Farming

• Engineer

• Construction - laborer

What features of the llama made it so valuable to the Inca?

• It was weak and couldn't handle harsh climates.

• Its wool was used for cloth.

• Its waste was used for fuel.

• It needed lots of water to stay strong.

Why do you think a good pack animal was so important to the Inca people?

• Its meat provided substantial nutrients for the Inca people.

• Their wool was used in international trading.

• Inca people needed an animal that could carry goods over long distances.

How did the Sapa Inca make sure that his will was carried out throughout the empire?

• Threw people in prison

• Government Officials

• Sacrificed people

• Sent out emails detailing the laws

How did the system of roads benefit the Inca Empire?

• It promoted trade.

• It brought people to travel to the Inca Empire to look at it.

• Quick travel through the empire

• A road for animals to travel.