Incan Civilization Quiz

What type of agriculture was predominantly used by the Incan civilization?

• Lowland agriculture

• High altitude agriculture

• Desert farming

• Aquatic farming

Answer explanation

The Incan civilization predominantly used high altitude agriculture due to their location in the Andes Mountains.

Which irrigation method did the Incans use for their terraced farms?

• Rain-fed systems

• Canal irrigation

• Drip irrigation

• Irrigation systems that brought specific amounts of water into the fields

Answer explanation

The Incans used irrigation systems that brought specific amounts of water into the fields for their terraced farms.

Which of the following was NOT a common product of the Incan economy?

• Rice

• Fish and seafood

• Maize and potatoes

• Peanuts, beans, squash, and cotton

Answer explanation

Rice was NOT a common product of the Incan economy, as it was not grown in the Andean region where the Incas lived.

What allowed the Incan civilization to thrive despite their geographical challenges?

• Trade with distant countries

• Use of advanced technology

• Centralized control of the empire

• Lack of natural predators

Answer explanation

Centralized control of the empire allowed the Incan civilization to thrive despite their geographical challenges by efficiently managing resources, infrastructure, and communication throughout the empire.

What was the primary purpose of using high altitude in Machu Picchu according to the Incans?

• Farming efficiency

• Religious rituals

• Self-defense

• Trade enhancement

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of using high altitude in Machu Picchu according to the Incans was for self-defense.

What was Machu Picchu primarily used as in the Incan civilization?

• A market place

• A religious center

• A royal palace

• A military base

Answer explanation

Machu Picchu was primarily used as a religious center in the Incan civilization, not as a market place, royal palace, or military base.

Which deity did the Incans pray to during the sun festivals at Machu Picchu?

• Viracocha

• Pachamama

• Inti

• Quetzalcoatl

Answer explanation

During the sun festivals at Machu Picchu, the Incans prayed to the deity Inti, the sun god.

What additional purpose might Machu Picchu have served apart from being a religious center?

• A school

• A solar observatory

• A library

• A courthouse

Answer explanation

Machu Picchu might have served as a solar observatory in addition to being a religious center, allowing for astronomical observations and alignments.

What was the Quipu used for in the Incan civilization?

• A type of clothing worn by the Incas

• A record-keeping system using knotted strings

• A tool for hunting

• A musical instrument

Answer explanation

The Quipu was used as a record-keeping system using knotted strings in the Incan civilization.

What characteristic of Incan engineering allowed their structures to endure frequent earthquakes?

• Use of lightweight materials

• Buildings were painted with special chemicals

• Use of close-fitting stones without mortar

• Construction primarily underground

Answer explanation

The characteristic of Incan engineering that allowed their structures to endure earthquakes was the use of close-fitting stones without mortar.