SS7 U4 L4 Inca Culture

Where was the Inca Empire located?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

Who was the 9th Inca Emperor?

• Atahualpa

• Pachacuti

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

When did Pachacuti begin the expansion project of the Inca Empire?

• 1438 CE

• 1450 CE

• 1100 CE

• 1300 CE

What was the purpose of the mita system in the Inca Empire?

• To collect taxes in the form of coins

• To organize religious festivals

• To require labor from the people

• To build Machu Picchu

What was the main reason for the fall of the Inca Empire?

• Lack of resources

• Better weapons of the Spanish

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts

What was the main method of communication used by the Incas?

• Written letters

• Telegraph

• Knots on rope

• Telephone

What was the main occupation of the Inca people?

• Hunting

• Mining

• Farming

• Fishing

What was the significance of Machu Picchu?

• It was a stone town

• It was a religious center

• It was a trade hub

• It was a military base

What was the Inca Empire known for mining in the Andes mountains?

• Silver and gold

• Copper and iron

• Coal and oil

• Diamonds and emeralds

How did the Inca people preserve their food?

• Refrigeration

• Freezing

• Canning

• Drying and salting