Inca Empire

During which period did the Incan Empire exist?

• 100-700 CE

• 250-950 CE

• 1438-1533 CE

• 1428-1521 CE

What geographical feature(s) is marked near the Incan Empire territory?

• Amazon River

• Lake Titicaca

• Machu Picchu

• All of the above

What mountain range is shown in the image as part of the physical geography of the Inca Empire?

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Alps

Which valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Inca, is indicated in the image?

• Nile Valley

• Indus Valley

• Urubamba Valley

• Silicon Valley

On which continent is the Inca Empire's physical geography located as shown in the image?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

What type of vegetation is typically found near the coastline of the Inca Empire?

• Tropical rain forest

• Mountain tall grass and scrub

• Coastal desert and scrub

• Mountain short grass and alpine wastes

Which area in Peru is known for being a high altitude plain where Inca families might have settled and cultivated crops like quinoa and potatoes?

• Costa (coast)

• Altiplano

• Ceja de selva (eyebrow of the rainforest)

• Selva (rainforest)

What is the climate like in the Selva (rainforest) region of Peru where Incas grew manioc, a root crop?

• Dry and suitable for farming if irrigated

• High altitude with cool temperatures

• Warm and humid with heavy vegetation

• Warm, humid, and suitable for growing grains

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Lima

• Machu Picchu

• Cusco

• Santiago

How does the modern day Cusco compare to Cusco in the 1530s based on the images provided?

• It has fewer buildings and less development.

• It is more rural and less populated.

• It has more buildings and appears more developed.

• It is completely unrecognizable with no similarities.